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IN AMERICA:
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THE DESCENDANTS OF LAWRENCE DOWS,
iNCLiDixn line (;i;m: ALO(;\- of
THE MASTERMAN FAMILY, TWO BRANCHES OF THE NEWMAN
FAMILY, A BRANCH OF THE MORSE FAMILY, AND MANY
GENEALOGICAL LINES OF OTHER FAMILIES.
1642— 1890.
COMPILED BY
AZRO MILTON DOWS,
LOWELL, MASS.
1890.
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Copyright, 1S90.
By Azro Milton Dows.
All rights reserved.
Vox Populi Press :
S. W. HusE & Co.
Lowell, Mass.
To My Father,
WHO HAS WILLINGLY SUPPLIED THE MONEY NECESSARY TO MAKE
CAREFUL RESEARCH, AND HAS DEFRAYED THE EXPENSES
OF ITS PUBLICATION, THIS WORK IS FILIALLY
DEDICATED I'.Y THE AUTHOR.
"We should not pass from the earth without leaving
traces to carry our memory to posterity."
— Napoleon I.
PREFACE.
WHILE the convention of the American Board of Commissioners
for Foreign Missions was in session in Lowell, Mass., in the fall
of 1880, one of the guests at my father's house was the Rev. W. S. Smith
of Auburndale, Mass. During an after-dinner conversation, some re-
marks were made by him concerning genealogical research, and these
remarks led to subsequent correspondence with the reverend gentleman
on the same topic. To him, therefore, is due the credit of having first
turned my thoughts to tracing the ancestry of my branch of the Dows
or Dowse family. After having successfully done this in a comparatively
short time, the importance of collecting material for a genealogical his-
tory of all descendants of Lawrence Dows, the emigrant ancestor, so
impressed itself upon my mind, that I sent printed circulars to all persons
of our name found in directories and elicited by correspondence. But
the work progressed slowly. It was not until the early part of 1887
that I began to push the work with vigor, using all my leisure moments,
day and evening, in the search for missing genealogical links and items
of historical interest.
It has been my aim to learn as much as possible regarding our
ancestors ; to study their lives and portray their characters ; to furnish a
history of them which can be read for pleasure or instruction by their
descendants ; to tell of the force and determination possessed by those
who assisted in laying the foundations of our nation ; to collect the
material for a genealogy from those who yet remain to us, who have
knowledge of facts and circumstances important to transmit to their
descendants ; to give to the present and to future generations a compre-
VI PREFACE.
hensive memorial of those who have gone on before us, a notable
ancestry, worthy of emulation in their character, heroism, and pursuits.
It is by studying the records of our forefathers that we become ac-
quainted with their characters and deeds, and intimate with their labors
to establish a government and found a nation whose corner-stone should
be liberty both in church and state.
The members of the earlier generations of the Dows or Dowse
family were "true Yankees." For more than one hundred and twenty-
five years none of them went beyond the bounds of New England. It
was long after the Revolutionary war when they turned their steps
westward, and sought fresh fields to cultivate and new opportunities of
success. The characteristics of the family are well expressed by a cor-
respondent when she says: "They possess firmness, integrity, and sta-
bility of character, not moved by every passing wind, but if they once
get started they know the reason why, and no ordinary hurricane will
stop them."
Here and there are those whose aspirations led them through the
collegiate course, afterwards to fill seats of honor and power, " whose
works live in history, and whose deeds are told in story." My purpose is
not to extol these ; they have been eulogized by pens more versatile than
mine. It is the many whose lives were spent in a quieter way, but who,
nevertheless, have aided the general advancement of the race, whom I
would eulogize. Of some, perhaps, no more will ever be known than
what is written upon their monumental stone: Born ; died .
Much reflection will arise upon reading this work. Some facts will
be recalled to mind that were almost forgotten, and some things, new and
interesting, I feel assured, will appear as the book is perused. The old
may meditate upon, and the young may study with profit, the historical
material and biographical sketches presented.
By my labors, sundered branches and scattered members of families
have been brought together and made one by a common ancestor.
Strange as it may seem, cousins and even brothers not heard from for
ten or twenty years have been found, in my efforts to collect every
thing relating to persons by the names of Dows and Dowse. A great
amount of time and expense has been put into the work. Careful
examinations have been made of probate records and registries of deeds
for Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Personal
PREFACE. Vll
visits have been made to towns where the names were most common,
so as to connect every link in the ancestral chain.
So many descendants of the female branches of our name have man-
ifested an interest in my work, that I have endeavored to collect records
of all such, commencing at the sixth generation. A complete genealogy
of the.Masterman family, as far as known, is thus collected, and two large
branches of the Newman family, a branch of the Morse family, and many
genealogical lines by other names are represented.
Having succeeded in gathering the records of more persons than it
was supposed ever descended from the emigrant ancestor, I attempted in
the latter part of 1887 to trace the origin of Lawrence Dovvs in England.
The coat-of-arms found upon the tombstone of Jonathan Dows, son of
Lawrence Dows, in the old burying-ground in Charlestown, Mass., is the
same design as that registered for County Hants, England. In this
county is the town of Broughton, and its old burying-ground is said to
have once contained a tablet bearing the same coat-of-arms. These facts
lead me to believe that Lawrence Dovvs came from County Hants, Eng-
land, and possibly from Broughton. This supposition can probably never
be proved or disproved, for the early records of Broughton have been
destroyed.
Over four hundred circulars were issued February i, 1888, offering a
reward for date of birth, birth-place, and parentage of Lawrence Dows.
These were sent to the various town registrars of County Hants, Eng-
land, but resulted in very few returns, and only meagre information.
Again in September, 1888, a copy of the same circular, with an additional
one offering a larger reward, and asking for addresses of persons by the
name of Dows or Dowse, was sent to various vicars and rectors through-
out England. This circular, or its proffered reward, brought so many
responses that it was necessary to arrange the material received. The
result will be the compilation of a distinct branch, — the Dowse or Dovvs
family in England. At about the same time, correspondence to Ireland
was begun and successfully continued until the material of another
branch, — the Dowse family in Ireland, — was arranged.
I wish to express my thanks for the prompt responses to my letters of
inquiry, and particularly to those persons who assisted in obtaining many
early family records. I am especially grateful to Mrs. Eliza Coolidge
Dowse of Sherborn, Mass., who early assisted on the Sherborn branch of
Vlll PREFACE.
the family ; to Miss Mary E. Dowse of Watertown, Mass. ; to Miss Annie
E. 'Valentine of Natick, Mass. ; and for early Masterman and Newman
records to Mr. Eben Newman of Weld, Me.
I am greatly indebted to my brother, Justin N. Dows, for important
material obtained from the Boston Public Library, and the library of the
New England Historic-Genealogical Society of Boston, Mass., and for
special labor in obtaining records and other desired information.
Mr. Charles H. Burbank, librarian of the Lowell, Mass., Public Li-
brary, and Miss Harriet F. Hill, his assistant, have afforded much assist-
ance in my researches among the many genealogical works which the
library possesses.
To Mr. Harry Stocks of Lowell, for revision and correction of manu-
script and other favors in collating and arranging the several departments
of the work, I return my grateful thanks.
For the painstaking care and professional skill with which the me-
chanical work on this volume has been handled by the Vox Populi Press,
I wish to record my thanks.
Although it is impossible to prepare a perfectly complete genealogy,
all that reasonably could be done has been accomplished. I am satisfied
that the work will compare favorably with others of like character.
Often, when it seemed impossible to connect several of the branches,
travel and personal examination of records have brought the desired infor-
mation. The result is, that nearly all existing families of the name, of
the present generation, can trace their lineage either to Lawrence Dows,
or directly to England or Ireland.
It is true that in the following pages many family records are want-
ing. This is due to the non-existence of, or negligence in recording, the
family records, or the failure of persons to reply to repeated letters of
inquiry. This latter fact is to be regretted, but it is hoped that sometime
these records may also be forthcoming for preservation and possible
publication.
The labor of correspondence, extending through a period of nine
years, has been the means of forming a large circle of pleasant acquaint-
ances, and many of these ncw-foiuid relatives have become valued friends.
AZRO M. DOWS.
April, 1890.
CONTENTS.
PAGE
Preface v
List of Illustrations x
General Information xj
Derivation of the Name.
Origin of the Family.
Various Spellings of the Name.
Douce and Dowse as Christian Names.
Places whose Names are Derived from Dows or Dowse.
Dows VERSUS Dowse.
Old and New Styles of Computing Time.
The Christening or Baptism.
Signification of Church Terms used in this Work.
Caution.
Plan and Numbering of the Work.
Abbreviations.
First Generation i
Second Generation 5
Third Generation •. 19
Fourth Generation 30
Fifth Generation 38
Sixth Generation 56
Seventh Generation 97
Eighth Generation 193
Ninth Generation 2S5
American Unconnected Families 296
American Miscellaneous Records 299
List of those who Served in Wars 300
Index of Names 303
Index of Places 344
ILLUSTRATIONS.
Grave-stone of Lawrence Dows i
Tombstone of Jonathan Dows 9
The Dowse House, Dedham, Mass 27
The Dows Homestead, Billerica, Mass 46
Residence of A. W. Dows, Lowell, Mass 69
Pilgrim Church, Sherborn, Mass 182
PORTRAITS.
Dowse, Aaron C 280
Dows, Amos W 68
Dows, Azro M Frontispiece
Dowse, Edmund 180
Dows, S. L 190
Dowse, Thomas 172
Hills, Geo. M 162
Houghton, A. L 230
Langley, John W 285
Langley, S. P 193
RoBBiNS, Chandler 194
Valentine, E. D 94
AUTOGRAPHS.
Dowse, Aaron C 280
Dows, Amos W 68
Dows, Azro M Frontispiece
Dowse, Anne 34
Dows, Benjamin 39
Dows, Benjamin 8
Dowse, Benjamin 90
Dowse, Charles D 168
Dowse, Dana 85
Dows, David 85
Dows, Dorothy 8
Dowse, Edmund 180
Dowse, Edward 27
Dows, Eleazer 35
Dows, Eleazer 18
Dows, Eleazer, jr 53
Dowse, Eleazer 53
Dows, Eunice 35
Dowse, James 55
Dowse, John 36
Dows, Jonathan 29
Dowse, Jonathan 9
Dows, Joseph 46
Dowse, Joseph 91
Dowse, Joseph 54
Dows, Mary 53
Dowse, Mehitable 35
Dows, Nathaniei 8
Dowse, Nathaniel 92
Dowse, Samuel 11
Dowse, Samuel 5
Dows, S. L 190
Dowse, Thomas 36
Dowse, Thomas 172
Hills, Geo. M 162
Houghton, A. L 232
KiTTREDGE, MaRTHA .... 40
Kittredge, Nathaniel ... 40
Langley, John W 285
Langley, S. P 193
Masterman, Hannah .... 41
Masterman, James 41
Morse, Henry 53
Needham, Benjamin .... 39
Newman, Abigail 48
Newman, Ebenezer 47
Newman, Josiah 48
Newman, Sarah 47
Robbins, Chandler .... 194
Ryan, Jonathan 91
Valentine, E. D 94
GENERAL INFORMATION.
Derivation of the Name.
From the Latin ''dulcis" (sweet) is derived Dulcia, a name much in vogue
in Spain in the earlier centuries, and this became Douce in the south of France.
Many of the latter name were once to be found in Normandy, Jersey Island, and
the lands of Norman conquest. Doubtless here it was that in the transition of
the language it soon became Douse, and upon the name being carried to England
it was spelled Dowse. It is certain that the names Douce and Douse are now
rarely to be met with in England, while Dowse is yet common.
One writer says that Douce is derived from the Latin "dux" (a leader), from
which also are derived the words Ducat, Duke, etc.
Another writer, in attempting to tind the derivation of surnames, says Dowse
was doubtless the sailors' word Douse, meaning "to sink."
"An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language," by Rev. Walter W.
Skeat, says: "Dowse, in use among the Scandinavians as a verb, meaning to
strike in the face."
Origin of the Family.
It would appear from the derivation of the word, and from so much history
of the countries under the rule of the Normans at varying times as the compiler
has been able to peruse, that without much doubt the family is of Norman origin.
This conclusion is reached from the fact that the Normans were a people who
conquered in order to extend their domain, and it is probable that the road trav-
ersed by our ancestors under the name Douce or Douse was directly to England,
or by way of the Netherlands to England, and from thence to Ireland or to
America. The Netherlands or Holland was at one time invaded by the Normans.
Current tradition among the members of the Dowse family in Ireland says
that their family is of Dutch extraction, and that the emigrants came to conquer
lands for their estates.
Xll GENERAL INFORMATION.
Various Spellings of the Name.
There have been what may be termed six correct ways of spelling the name,
viz : Douce, Dowce, Dotis, Douse, Dows, and Dowse. The first three are now
obsolete, the fourth is but rarely used, while the fifth and sixth are now the com-
monly-accepted ways. The name has been found improperly written in town
records, registries of deeds, etc., thus : Daws, Dawes, Dawse, Dowes, Dowss, and
Dowst. There is, however, a distinct family by the name Dawes, whose origin
dates back as early as that of the Dows or Dowse family. There is also the
name Dowst in sections of New England, descendants probably from Samuel
Dowst, who was in Portsmouth, N. H., or its neighborhood, about 1689. The
name Dow belongs to another family, of which there were several early settlers
in America.
Douce and Dowse as Christian Names.
"Douce was early used as a Christian name for girls. The name later be-
came Doucett and Dowsett."'
"1565, Sept. 9, buried Dowse, wife of John Thomas" (St. Dionis Back-
church, London.) — Bardsley s Puritan Nomenclature.
Dowse Savage, daughter of Sir Joim Savage of Clifton, Cheshire, Eng., mar-
ried Sir Henry Bold of Bold, Eng. — Genealogy of the Savage Family, p. ly.
Places whose Names are derived from Dows or Dowse.
Dowsdale or Dowsedale, Lincolnshire, Eng., borders on Cambridgeshire, in
hamlet of Whaplode Drove, and forms part of Croyland Fen.
Dowsbv is said to be a small place also in Lincolnshire.
Douce Mountain, 2384 feet high, is situated in County Wicklow, Ire.
Dows City, Wright co., la., was named after Hon. Stephen Leland Dows.
(See p. 191.)
Dows VERSUS Dowse.
In the representations opposite pages i and 9 of the grave-stone and tomb-
stone in the old Charlestown (Mass.) burying-ground, it will be seen that the
name is spelled Dows. It was so written by most of the immediate descendants
of the emigrant, and is to the present day in that which may be termed the Bil-
lerica (Mass.) branch. In the burying-ground above mentioned the name is found
engraved as "Dows" fifteen times and as "Dowse" five times.
Eleazer Dows, who went from Charlestown to Sherborn, Mass., in 1775, was
the progenitor of the Sherborn branch. His first wife was buried in Charlestown
under the name "Dows." Eleazer himself always signed his name without the
GENERAL INFORMATION. Xlii
"e," but he was buried as "Dowse." It is possible that his second wife was the
author of this change, for thereafter the name was known in Sherborn as "Dowse."
All of the descendants of Eleazer have so written it except the descendants of
Eleazer's grandson Adam, who settled in New York state. In some instances
members of the same family have used the two modes of spelling, apparently to
suit their individual fancy.
The compiler has often been asked why he dropped the "e." It will readily
be seen neither he nor his ancestors had one to drop.
Old and New Styles of Computing Time.
From the year 325 to 1582 time was computed by the Julian calendar. The
year commenced on the 25th of March, and according to ancient reckoning, March
was the first and February the last month of the year. Each fourth year was a
leap year of 366 days. This caused the spring equinox which happened on the
2ist of March in the year 325 to come on the nth of March in 1582. In the
latter year Pope Gregory XIII, finding the fixed ecclesiastical observances falling
so far behind their seasons, by advice of his philosophers, instituted a change.
Ten days were added to the calendar, and the following rule promulgated : "Years
ending with two ciphers are not to be leap years, except when the number is an
exact multiple of 400." This system was adopted by all nations except England
and her colonies, Russia, and Turkey. Very many persons in England, foresee-
ing the change which was likely to ensue, used double dates. That which we
write Jan. 30, 1724, was then written Jan. 30, 1723-4, or Jan. 30, i72f. The
American colonists used figures to designate the months, and they would write
above date thus: 30, 11, 172! — January being the eleventh month. Old Style.
England augmented the error by making a leap year of 1700. Finally, by statute
of George II, the year was regulated^ and the style changed. The first day of
January, 1752, became the first day of the year, and the third day of September,
1752, became the fourteenth of that month. The edict of Pope Gregory XIII
was also adopted. Eleven days were thus omitted, and 1800 was properly not
made a leap year.
In compiling this work, when the dates occurred previous to 1752, between
Jan. ist and Mar. 25th, the author has made the year conform to the New Style,
while the days of the month remain unaltered. In taking this course the erro-
neous reckoning remains, as the original records in all cases have been followed.
The Christening or Baptism.
The christening or baptism of an infant commonly occurred the first Sunday
after birth. In some cases both happened on the same day. The church records
XIV GENERAL INFORMATION.
thus become valuable to the genealogist, as they give a clew to the year and place
of birth of many not recorded for some reason in the town or city records.
Signification of Church Terms used in this Work.
Persons who were baptized in infancy, upon "consenting to the covenant"
at or after the "age of maturity," were admitted to the church, and such were
said to "own covenant." These were not admitted to the Lord's table, or "full
communion" as it was called, but were allowed the privilege of baptism for their
children.
Persons other than infants or children were admitted to the church at the
time of their baptism, but not to "full communion,"
Members who were under the strict care and discipline of the church, and
had publicly declared their belief, were ' admitted to full communion " upon vote
of the communicants.
Caution.
The "caution" was to prevent the settlement of persons whom the town
officers did not want among them, viz: disreputable persons, vagrants, and those
likely to become a town charge. But in those early days of strong prejudices
the "caution" was often used to harass persons of less rigid and less local
theological views or customs. It was undoubtedly used very often as a boycott
against persons whose trades might cut into the profits of some selectman or
other influential person of the town.
Plan and Numbering of the Work.
Lawrence Dows is numbered 1, and his descendants are numbered consecu-
tively down to the tenth generation. An asterisk (*) between a number and name
indicates that the name is subsequently taken up as the head of a family, and
the same number is placed in the center of the line above said name. The small
figure above and after a name indicates the generation from the ancestor, Law-
rence Dows. A woman's name in parentheses indicates that such was her maiden
name.
Where persons themselves or their immediate ancestors emigrated from Eng-
land to America, the records of such have been reserved by the compiler for his
work upon the name in England and Ireland.
The families or branches of families whose origin has not been traced to a
foreign country are few, and they are to be found under the head of "American
Unconnected Families."
GENERAL INFORMATION.
XV
a., about.
ad., admitted.
admin., administration.
admr., administrator.
admx., administratrix.
ae., aged.
ano., another.
b., born.
bapt., baptized.
bro., brother.
bur., buried.
Abbreviations.
ch., child,
chn., children,
chr., church,
com., communion,
d., died,
dau., daughter,
daus., daughters,
d. y., died young,
exr., executor,
exx., executrix,
g. s., grave-stone.
grad., graduated.
invt., inventory.
m., married.
pro., proved or probated.
prob., probably.
pub., published.
rec, record.
res., resides.
trad., tradition.
wid., widow.
yr., yrs , year, years.
DOWS OR DOWSE FAMILY IN AMERICA.
FIRST GENERATION.
LAWRENCE DOWS\ the ancestor, was b. a. 1613, in Broughton,
Co. Hants, England, probably, and emigrated previous to the year 1642 to
Boston, Mass. He was a carpenter by trade, and settled about the year
1649 i" Charlestown, Mass., where he d. Mar. 14, 1692.
He m. (i) prob. in England, Martha , who was bur. Oct., 1644,
in Boston, so says rec, but place is now unknown.
He m. (2) Margery, dau. of Robert Rand, by Alice, dau. of Nicholas
Sharp. She was b. a. 1625, in England; ad. to First Chr., Charlestown,
Mass., Dec. 9, 1643, and d. Apr. 12, 17 14, in Charlestown.
Robert Rand was an inhabitant of Charlestown a. 1635 and d. a. 1639.
He came from England with his wife Alice, and her sister Mary, the wife
of Capt. Richard Sprague. In Richard Sprague's will are mentioned Law-
rence Dows and his two daus., Elizabeth and Mary. Alice, wife of Robert
Rand, was ad. to First Chr., Charlestown, Jan. 8, 1686, and d. Aug. 5,
1691, se. 97, g. s. — d. July 29, se. 98, rec.
Lawrence Dows was ad. to First Chr., Boston, Mar. 22, 1645 ; made
freeman May 26, 1647; ^d. to First Chr., Charlestown, Mar. 21, 1652;
made constable, 1656; in list of tithing-men, Charlestown, Mar. Ii, 1678,
and Feb., 1679. The first land here owned by him was purchased about
1650. It was an island of arable ground on Mystic side, in the marshes
opposite the neck of Charlestown. He bought a house and garden of
Mathew Gibe, Oct. 12, 1654; two "commons" between "Notomy" river
and Charlestown, 1675 ; house and garden near the neck, and three-fourths
acre "Eastfield" against the house; and seven or eight other parcels were
bought or exchanged at various times. Middlesex Deeds, lib. xi, fol. 267,
indicates that he owned land near if not bordering on the "training field."
When Maiden was set off, in 1649, Charlestown retained a large quantity
of land on "Mistick" side, and a committee was chosen to determine in
regard to the division. Their report was accepted Mar. i, 1658, and a
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division made. Lawrence Dows received twenty-six acres of wood land
and four and one-half acres of common land.
The grave-stone of Lawrence Dows is found in Charlestown's oldest
burying-ground, foot of Phipps st. The stone is one of twenty, — fifteen
of which have the name spelled "Dows," and five "Dowse."
The following is a copy of the will of Lawrence Dows, with inventory,
as found in vol. viii, pp. 32 and 33, Cambridge, Mass., pro. rec. It is to be
regretted that there is no mention of the immigrant's antecedents in the
will, and also that the original will is not in existence to show his hand-
writing and signature :
WILL OF LAWRENCE DOWS.
In the NAiME OF GoD Amen the Twenty fifth day of Decembr in y^ year of our
Lord one thousand Six hundred ninety and one, and in y^ third year of y^ Reign of our
Soverign Lord and Lady William and Mary by y"^ Grace of God over England Scotland
France and Ireland King and Queen Defender of y^ ffaith &c. I Lawrence Dowse of
Charlestowne in y^ County of Midd>^ in y^ Colony of y<^ Massachusetts in New England
Yeoman, being Sick and Weak in Body, but of good and p^fect memory, thanks be to
Almighty God, and calling to remembrance the uncertaine Estate of this Transitory life,
and that all flesh must yield unto Death when it shall please God to Call Do Make
Constitute ordaine and Declare this my last Will & Testament, in manner and form fol-
lowing, Revokeing and adnulling by these p'sents all & Every Testament and Testa-
ments, WMII and Wills heretofore by me made and declared either by word or writing and
this is to be taken only for my last Will and Testament and none other. And first I
Committ my Soul into the hands of God my Creator in and through ye merits of y^ Lord
Jesus Christ my Blessed Redeemer in whom alone I hope and beleive for acceptance &
Salvation, And my Body to y*^ Earth from whence it Came, to be therein Decently buried
at y^ descretion of my Executors hereafter named. And for the Settling my Temporall
Estate which God hath graciously given me I do order, give and despose thereof in man-
ner following that is to say. First I will that all those debts and dues, as I ow in Right
of Conscience to any manner of pi'son or p^sons whomesoever shall be well and truly Con-
tented and paid, or ordained to be paid within Convenient time after my Decease. — Item
I give and bequeath unto my Loveing and beloved wife Margery, my whole estate, both
real and p^sonall after Debts and funerall Charges are jjaid to be Improved for the Com-
fortable Subsistance during her naturall life with full power to Sell some part of my
Lands if her Necessity Shall so require and at her Death to give and bequeath my p^sonall
Estate to our Children as she shall see meet. Item I give and bequeath unto my Son
Sam'l Dowse and to his heirs and Assigns forever one piece of marsh on Mistick side
containing Two acres more or less bounded Westerly by y*^ Causeway to ye Ferry. East-
erly by a High way and y^ Creek and Southerly by y^ River Also one acre of Planting
Land in ye first Division of y^ Stinted Pasture by For' Hill. Also three Acres of Plant-
ing Land lying in ye Second Division of y^ Stinted Pasture aforesaid. Item I give and
bequeath unto my Son Joseph Dowse and to his heires and assigns forever my
wood Lott in ye Second Division which lies on Mistick side by Dolefull Pond.
Also one Acre and a halfe of Land lying in ye first Division of ye Stinted Pasture
by Fort Hill. Also one peice of Marsh lying on Mistick side, lying between y^
Creek and ye land late y^ Possession of Thomas Rand Deced Containing one acre more
or less. Also Three acres of Land lying in ye Second Division of ye Stinted Pasture
aforesaid. Item I give and bequeath to my Son Benjamin Dowse five acres of Land
lying in ye Second Division of ye Stinted Pasture aforesaid to him his heires and
assigns forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my Son Nathan" Dowse, and to his
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heires and assigns forever. Two Acres of Land lying in the first Division of the
Stinted Pasture aforesaid by P\:)rt hill. Also three Acres of land lying in y« Second Divi-
sion of ye Stinted Pasture aforesaid. Item I give and bequeath unto my Son Jonathan
Dowse and to his heires and assigns forever. Two Acres of Land lying in y^ Second Div-
sion of ye Stinted Pasture aforesaid. Item I do give and bequeath unto my Son Eleazer
Dowse and to his heires and assigns forever my now Dwelling House Barn Cowhouse
and Land belonging & adjoining thereunto. Also one peice of Land Lying in the East
ffield behind Benjamin Sweetsers Orchard Containing one acre & three quarters more or
less. Also the remaining part of my land lying in ye Second Division of y>^ Stinted
Pasture aforesaid be it more or less after his brethren have their proportions out of that
land hereby willed and bequeathed to them. Also what of my Land lying at fforthill
as aforesaii which is not otherwise disposed of by this my will. Also one peice of
Marsh on Mistick side called Towls Marsh lying between ye Ferry Island and the Creek
which parts his Brother Josephs containing Two Acres more or less. The reason why
I five so much to Eleazer is because he is like to have no Trade tS: in Consideration of
what service he hath already done me and the helpfullness & Dutifulness which I further
hope for and expect from him, to me whill I Live, and to my wife after my decease. And
therefore my will further is that notwithstanding all ye afore given Legacies, and bequeath-
ments to my said Son Eleazer, yet if he shall behave himselfe rebelliously and disobediently
to his Mother I do hereby fully Impower my said wife Margery to dispose of all the said
Housing & Lands So bequeathed to ye said Eleazer as aforesaid unto ye rest of our chil-
dren according to her best Dicretion and give unto ye said Eleazer what part or propor-
tion thereof she shall See meet. Item whereas I have Impowered my wife Margery to
Sell part of my Lands if her necessity require it, It is therefore my Will that each Leg-
atee above named Shall beare theire Due & equall Shares in proportion to their respec-
tive Legacies of such lands as my said wife shall Sell, as abovesaid. to ye end y< ye Loss
that may be thereby Sustained may be equally born by the whole. Item as for my Two
Daughters namely Elizabeth & Mary I have given them something formerly on theire
marriage and for the future I leave it to theire mother to do for them according to her
pleasure and abilitie. Item it is my will that my son Eleazer Dowse pay out of his Lagacies
hereby given him unto my Son Benjamin Dowse his E^xecs Adm^s or Assigns the Sum
of four pounds and to my Son Jonathan Dowse his Execs Adm^s or Assigns the Sum
of three pounds both these summs or Legacies Shall be paid in Land Corn or Catte'i jf
money can not be procured. Item If any of these my Children shall not rest satisfied
with this my will in such Case, I do hereby revoke & disanull all such Legacies as I
have before hereby given them any thing herein in any wise to ye Contrary notwithstand-
ing. And I do give and bequeath unto such person or p^sons, child or children who shall
not rest Satisfied as aforesaid only Ten Shillings to each of them which shall be such
Childs full portion out of my Estate. Item if the Second Division of the aforesaid
Stinted Pasture shall not Stand but be thrown up to lie in Common as formerly; then I
give and bequeath unto each of my Sonnes aforenamed and who shall rest satisfied w''»
this my will as aforesaid, one Cows Common in ye said Stinted Pasture. All my said
Houseing and Lands before given & bequeathed are situate Lying & being in Charles-
towne aforenamed. And I do make ordaine, Constitute and appoint my Loveing wife
Margery and my Sons Samuel Dowse and Nathaniel Dowse to be ye Executo''s of this
my will. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal the Day and year
first above written. Exa'" p"" Sam" Phipps Reg''.
AN INVENTORY OF YE ESTATE OF LAWRENCE DOWSE, Dec'd.
Takkn ve 31 March, 1692.
£ s. d.
The Dwelling and Barn and Land adjoining .... 90 00 00
His Wearing Clothes Linnen & Woollen ..... 5 00 00
A Bible and other Books o r 5 00
THE nOWS OR DOWSE
one Acre and 3 Quarters of Land in y^ East ffeild
Eight Acres of Land in ye first Division of ye Stinted Pasture
Twenty Acres of Land in y^ Second Division
14 Acres & one halfe of Wood Land in ye first Division .
14 Acres and one halfe of ye Second Division of Wood Land
Six Acres of Salt marsh on Mistick Side ....
3 ffeather beds & 3 Bolsters & Pillows & 5 Blanketts 2 Cover- }
leds 3 Ruggs j
I Doz of Napkins
7 pi" of Pillow beers «& 3 Bolster Cases
9 p'" of Sheets
5 Table Clothes
I Long Table 3 Joint Stooles i form
I Chest of Drawers 3 Chaires 3 Cusheons
I Table i Chest and Chaire
Pewter
4 Brass Kettles 2 Brass Panns 3 Skelletts 2 Candlesticks, >
I Warming Pan . \
One Morter and Pestle
3 Iron Potts 2 Tramells i p'' of Andirons i Spit i p'' of Tongs )
I fire Pan i frying Pan 2 Smoothing Irons . . \
I Table old Chaires & Tin & Earthen Ware . . . .
I })'■ of Small Stilyards
1 half Bushell i ffan
Beer Barrells Axes Sieve Beetle Wedges Shovle Spade & \
Lumber ^
A Small Case and Bottles
2 Cows ...........
7 Sheep and five Lambs
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Margers Dowse Sam" Dowse & Nathan'i Dowse Executors Admitted Administrators
made oath that this is a true Inventory of ye Estate of Lawrence Dowse Deced.
Exa'' p'' Sami' Phipps Reg'', Juraf Coram James Russell.
Lawrence Dows d. without making disposition in his will of a tract of
land "lying on the north side of Mystick River, about two miles from the
bridge near the road leading to Woburn, bounded Southwardly and North-
wardly by land of Ebenezer Brooks, Eastwardly and Westwardly on land
in possession of Dorothy Dowse and Mary Dowse, widows." This land
contained thirteen and three-fourths acres, valued at 82;^. lOs., and Samuel,
his son, was granted power to dispose of the same and distribute the pro-
ceeds amongst the heirs then jiving. Dated at Medford, May 29, 1732.
Children of Lawrence and Martha Dows.
BORN IN boston, MASS., BAPTIZED AT FIRST CHURCH.
2* i. Samuel^, b. Dec, 1642 ; bapt. Mar. 23, 1645 > d- Feb. 26, 1735, in Charlestown, Mass.
3 ii. John, b. Oct., 1644; bapt. Mar. 23, 1645; ^- Aug., 1645.
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Children of Lawrence and Margery (Rand) Dovvs.
BORN in CHARLESTOWN, MASS., EXCEPT CH. I.
Elizaheth, b. Mar. 15, 1647, in Boston, Mass.
John, b. a. 1650; d. Nov. 28, 1677, of small-pox, in Charlestovvn.
Mary, was ad. to First Chr., Charlestown, May 16, 1675, and dismissed to Second
Chr., Boston, June 4, 1691. According to her father's will she was married.
Joseph, b. a. 1654; d. Mar. 13, 1694, in Charlestown.
Benjamin, b. July 4, 1656; d. y.
Benjamin, b. Dec. 3, 1658; d. July 18, 1723, prob. in Roxbury, Mass., in his 65th year,
g. s., being bur. in Phipps-street burying-ground, Charlestown. He m. (i) Apr.
7, 16S0, in Roxbury, Mass., Mary, dau. of Jacob Hkwin. She was b. Aug. 9,
1660, in Dorchester{.'), Mass.
He m. (2) May 11, 1709, Tabitha, prob. dau. of Gershom and Hannah
(Eccles) Brooks, o£ Concord, Mass. She was b. Mar. 31, 1674, and m. (2) Aug.
4, 1727, John Blyth.
Among the "returns" from King Philip's war, dated Nov. 25 to Dec. 3,
. 1675, '^ ^^^ name of Benjamin Dowse, who served under Capt. Joseph Syll.
Benjamin Dowse owned covenant at Roxbury Chr., Feb. 25, 1683, and was
made freeman Apr. 18, 1690. In the quitclaim deed of the peninsula of Boston,
given by Wampatuck and other Indians in 1685, there occurs the name of Benja-
min Dowse as a witness. This was Boston as relinquished by the Indians. Re-
corded Feb., 1708; Addington Davenport, Register. The deed is endorsed on
the back by Josiah Sachem and other Indians, and dated Mar., 1684. (Proc.
Mass. Hist. Soc, vol. xvii, p. 55.) Benjamin Dowse was a tailor in Roxbury,
where he prob. d. although bur. in Charlestown. His will of May 9, 1723, was
pro. July 29, 1723.
Nathaniel, b. Nov. 24, 1658, rec; comes in list of those of 1659, which must be the
date; d. Aug. 23, 1719, in Charlestown.
Jonathan, b. a. 1661; d. Jan. 28, 1745, in Charlestown.
Sarah, b. July 26, 1663.
Eleazer, b. Jan. 25, bapt. Jan. 31, 166S; d. July 21, 1725, in Charlestown.
SECOND GENERATION.
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SAMUEL DOWSE^, son of Lawrence (1), was b. Dec, 1642, in
Boston, Mass., and removed with his parents to Charlestown, Mass., in
1649. Here he Hved the rest of his life,
working at his trade as "cordwainer."
He was ad. to First Chr., Charlestown,
Feb. 9, 1672; was one of two appointed
by the selectmen for the six months of the year commencing Mar. 23, 1674,
"to look after the boys" in the First Chr.; made freeman, Oct. 7, 1674;
in list of tithing-men, Feb., 1679, and we find him deacon and sealer of
weights in 171 2.
He m. (i) Aug. 8, 1670, in Charlestown, Hannah, dau. of Aaron and
Hannah or Anna (Hepburn) Ludkin of Charlestown. She was ad. to full
com.. First Chr., June 15, 1673^ and d. May 26, 1676, in Charlestown.
Cambridge Registry of Deeds, lib. vii, fol. 203, records a deed for house
lot in Charlestown from Aaron Ludkin to Samuel Dowse, "for and in con-
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sideration of a marriage" between clau. of said Ludkin and Samuel Dowse.
She lived but a few months after the transaction.
Samuel Dowse m. (2) Mar. 7, 1677, in Charlestown, Faith, dan. of
Maximilian and Ellen (Boynton, wid. of John) Jewett of Rowley, Mass.
She was b. Oct. 8, 1652, prob. in Rowley; ad. to full com., First Chr.,
Charlestown, Sept. 23, 1677, and d. subsequent to Samuel. By her father's
will, recorded in Salem, Mass., she received property. Maximilian was a
man of considerable note, and came from Bradford, Yorkshire, Eng. He
was son of Edward and Mary (Taylor) Jewett, and was bapt. Oct. 4, 1607,
in Bradford.
The will of Samuel Dowse was made Jan. 4, 1733 ; he d. Feb. 26, 1735,
in Charlestown, Mass.; will disallowed July 18, 1735, and Thomas Harris
and Maximilian Dowse granted admin, of the estate July 24, 1735. Rec.
says will devised to son Ebenezer lO;^, to son Maximilian and daus.
Mary and Sarah the residue. Invt. total, 347;^.
Child ok Samuel a.nd Han.nah (Li'1)Kin)-Dowse.
14 i. Sa-MI'EL'S b. May ii, bapt. May 14, First Chr., and d. May 29, 1676, in Charlestown.
Children uk Samuel and Faith (Jkwett) Dowsk.
HORN IN charlestown, MASS.; HAl'TIZKD AT l-TRSl" CHURCH, EXCEPr CH. I.
Anna, b. Dec. 19, 1677; bapt. Mar. 3, 1679, in Old South Chr., Boston.
Samuel, b. Nov. 19, 1679; bapt. May 16, 1680.
John, b. Nov. 10, bapt. Nov. 13, 1681 ; d. Jan. 30, 1703, of fever; name si)elled
" Dows " on g. s.
Martha, b. Nov. 18, 1683; bapt. same day.
Mary, b. Apr. 17, 1686; prob. the one bapt. as Hannah, June 27, 1686, in Old South
Chr., Boston.
Maximujan, b. Oct. 12, bapt. Oct. 14, 1688.
Sarah, b. Mar. 19, bapt. Mar. 22, 1691.
Ebenezer, b. Sept. 4, bapt. Sept. 10, 1693 (^ept. 17, 1694, ano. rec); d. Sept. 1777,
trad. rec. says about two weeks after the battle of Saratoga.
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ELIZABETH DOWSE-, dau. of Lawrence (1), was b. Mar. 15,
1647, ill Boston, Mass., and m. (1) June 18, 1674, in Charlestown, as his
second wife, Thomas, son of Edward and Joanna Larkin. He was b.
Oct. 18, 1644, in Charlestown, where he was a shoemaker and d. Dec. 10,
1677, of small-pox — Dec. 11, g. s. She was ad. to First Chr., Charles-
town, Oct. 3, 1675, and dismissed to First Chr., Boston, by name of Drew.
Children ok Thomas and Elizabeth (Dowse) Larkin.
KORN IN charlestown, MASS.
23 i. Thomas'^ b. May 16, d. May 20, 1676.
24 ii. Thomas, b. 4, 1677 ; was a sailor with Captain Waffe in 1702.
JOHN DOWSE^, son of Lawrence (1), was b. a., 1650, in Charles-
town, Mass.; was a shoemaker in Dorchester, Mass., and d. Nov. 28, 1677,
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of small-pox, prob. in Charlestovvn. He m. Oct. 31, 1672, in Dorchester,
Relief, dau. of John Holland of Dorchester. She was b. a. 1650, and
d. July 7, 1743, prob. in Charlestown.
Both were ad. to First Chr., Charlestown, May 16, 1675. He was
made freeman in 1676. At a meeting of the selectmen. Mar. 11, 1678,
John Dowse's house was ordered to be inspected — that they attend church.
He was one of two men appointed by the selectmen for the fifth month of
the year, commencing Mar. 23, 1674, "to look after the boys" in the First
Chr., Charlestown. John "Dows" is credited June 24, 1676, with 14s.,
under Capt. John Cutler in King Philip's war. Admin, granted to wid.
and Lawrence Dows. Invt. Mar. 25, 1678, 184^. lys. $d.
After the death of John Dowse his widow m. Mar. 9, 1681, Timothy
Foster of Dorchester. F"or a rec. of their chn. see N. E. Hist, and Gen.
Reg., vol. V, p. 399. She m. (3) Henry Leadbetter. (Hist. Dorchester,
p. 308.)
Children of John and Relief (Holland) Dowse.
ISORN IN charlestown, MASS.
25 i. JoiiN^, b. July 27, d. Sept. 27, 1673.
26 ii. John, b. July 21, 1674; bapt. May 23, 1675; drowned Nov. 23, 1687, at Dorchester, in
Neponset river, the body being found Mar. 19 following, on the shore of Thomp-
son's island. (Hist. Dorchester, p. 2i;3.)
27* iii. Relief, b. Apr. 6, baj)!. Apr. 9, 1676; d. June 2, 1759, in Charlestown.
28 iv. Nathaniel, b. Feb. S, d. Mar. i, 1678.
JOSEPH DOWSE^, son of Lawrence (1), was b. a. 1654, in Charles-
town, Mass., where he was a carpenter and d. Mar. 13, 1694. He was
one of Capt. Moseley's company, Dec, 1675, and June 14, 1676, being cred-
ited with 2^,'. 14X. \od. He did military service at Billerica, Mass., Nov.
30, 1675, being credited with 2;£. i^s., and Dec. 20, 1675, credited with
js. yi. (Indian war papers.)
He is called lieutenant in birth records of his children.
He m. July 11, 1678, in Charlestown, Mary, dau. of John and I^liza-
beth George. She was bapt. Apr. 15, 1677, and ad. to full com. First
Chr., Charlestown, Mar. 6, 168 1.
Children of Joseph and Mary (George) Dowse.
BORN in charlestown, MASS.; BAPTIZED AT FIRST CHURCH.
Joseph^, b. May, bapt. July 17, 1681.
Lawrence, b. July 13, bapt. July 16, 1682; d. Nov. 26, 1694, of fever.
Margery, b. Feb. 22, bapt. June 13, 1686, in Roxbury Chr.; m. Oct. 16, 1712, in Charles-
town, Ebenezek, son of Thomas and Ann (Carr) Putnam or Puttman of Salem,
Mass. He was b. July 25, 1685, in Salem "village." She was heir to her father's
Narragansett rights in 1728. Her name is spelled "Dows" in deeds.
Mary, b. Feb. 22, bapt. Feb. 26, 1688.
Elizabeth, b. Aug. 22, bapt. Aug. 23, 1691 ; was single in 1719; m. prior to May 29,
1732, Dyer, as she is called by that name in a petition for settlement of land
not disposed of by will of Lawrence Dows.
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NATHANIEL DOWS'^, son of Lawrence (1), was b. Nov. 24, 1659,
in Charlestown, Mass., where he was a glazier and d. Aug. 23, 1719. He
A^O ri^ ^ is credited June 24, 1676, with i;£. js. ^d., under Capt.
ilQA/it. jP ^^^^y John Cutler in King Philip's war. He was ad. to
C— — First Chr., Charlestown, June 19, 1686; chosen town
clerk Mar. 2, 1696, and served as town treasurer from 1702 until 17 19.
He was appointed guardian, Feb. 7, 1699, over Mary Griffin, a minor, fif-
teen years of age. Selectmen records of Boston show that in Apr., 1705,
Nathaniel Dows with two others was chosen at Charlestown to run lines
and renew bounds between Boston and Charlestown. Mar., 1708, Na-
thaniel with bro. Eleazer and two others was chosen for the same purpose.
Nathaniel Dows m. Sept. 7, 1685, Dorothy,
lah (Dady) Edmands
was b. June 27, 1668;
Charlestown, where she
d. between Dec. 10, 1733, and Jan. 14, 1734.
Admin, granted to wid. Oct. 25, 1719. Her will Dec. 10, 1733, pro.
Jan. 14, 1734, devised to three chn. and chp. of dau. Hannah, also to bro,
John Edmands. <
Children of Nathaniki. and Dorothy (Edmands) Dows.
HORN IN c:HARLESTOWN, MASS.; BAI'TIZKD AT. KIRST CHURCH, EXCEPT TWO.
Hannah^, b. June 13, hapt. June 27, r686, at Old South Chr., Boston; d. Aug. 2,
1687. "Dows" on g. s. in the old burying-ground in Charlestown.
Nathaniel, b. Jan. 30, bapt. Feb. 19, 168S; d. Nov. 17, 1713, in Charlestown.
" Dows " on g. s.
Hannah, b. Jan. 13, bapt. Jan. 19, and d. April 5, 1690.
Dorothy, b. May i, bapt. May 3, 1691 ; d. after 1734.
John, b. Sept. 13, bapt. Sept. 17, 1693; d. May 30, 17 15, at Surinam, Dutch Guiana,
South America.
40 vi. Benjamin, jr., b. Oct. 22, bapt. Oct. 27, 1695; d. Aug. 24, 1720, ^ /^\^
in Charlestown. "Dows" on g. s. in the old burying- /^fij r^ _^
ground. He was called "junior" to distinguish him from " ^"V ^^ 0(A/y
his uncle of the same name. He was ad. to chr. Dec. 12,
1714, and succeeded his father as town treasurer of Charlestown.
41* vii. Hannah, b. Oct. 28, bapt. Oct. 31, 1697, at Second Chr., Boston; d. July 23, 1723, in
Charlestown.
42 viii. Elizabeth, b. Mar. 7, bapt. Mar. 9, 1701 ; d. after 1734. She m. (i) July 7, 1721, in
Charlestown, John, jr., son of John Edes. He was b. in 1697 ; was a periwig
maker in Charlestown, and there d. Dec. 2, 1721, of small-pox. She was ad. to
First Chr., Dec. 24, 1727. She m. (2) July 31, 1729, Samuel, jr., son of Samuel
Clark. He was a shipwright in Boston, and d. after 1734.
43* ix. Sarah, b. Nov. 30, bapt. Dec. 3, 1704; d. after 1744.
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JONATHAN DOWS-, son of Lawrence (1), was b. a. 1661, in
Charlestown, Mass.; was a shipwright by trade; made freeman Oct. 11,
1676; ad. to full com. First Chr., Charlestown, Feb. 23, 1700; said to have
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been "a man of high repute, and one of His Majestie's council." "Enjoyed
the title of Hon. Jonathan Dows, Esq." He is mentioned second in a list
of twelve who served consecutively at the
^^ head of the board of selectmen of Charles-
•/©^ ^T^'t^?/— town from 1700 to 1765. From the county
clerk's books, East Cambridge, it appears that
Jonathan Dows was appointed special justice of the Inferior Court of Com-
mon Pleas June 27, 1718, and appointed justice of the Court of Common
Pleas Dec, 1718. He served in these capacities until 1741.
He m. (i) Nov. 18, 1694, in Charlestovvn, Elizabeth, wid. of
Gilbert, and dau. of Lieut. Samuel and Lydia (Wiswall) Ballart or Bal-
lard. She was b. Feb. 24, 1674, in Charlestown, and d. Jan. 22, 1701.
" Dows" on g. s.
He m. (2) July 3, 1 701, in Charlestown, Catherine, dau. of Henry
and Elizabeth (George) Herbert or Harbert. She was a member of the
Old South Chr., Boston, Mar. 27, 1698; ad. to full com., P^irst Chr., Charles-
town, Dec. 13, 1741.
Jonathan Dows d. Jan. 28, 1745, in Charlestown. His will of Oct.
2, 1744, pro. Feb. 6, 1745, devised to dau. Catherine the mansion occupied
by I. Rand and Silence Harris; to grandson Jonathan 20^; to son Na-
thaniel house N. W. end of Bunker Hill and .eight acres adjoining; to son
Joseph N. W. half of orchard ; to dau. Elizabeth 30^ ; to Samuel the
residue. Samuel, Joseph, and Nathaniel were named as exrs.; only Samuel
and Joseph served ; possibly Nathaniel was away at sea.
In the old burying-ground in Charlestown many coats-of-arms were
formerly to be found, only ten of them now remaining. These are all on
stone, and nine are on the front of tombs built in the side of a slope. The
other one is that of Hon. Jonathan Dows, Esq., representation of which
is seen opposite. The tomb bears date of 1725, and is in a good state of
preservation.
Besides the Dowse coat-of-arms * there is another impaled with it.
Which one is not known exactly, as the colors are wanting. It is similar,
however, to that of the Winslows, and undoubtedly belonged to Jonathan's
second wife, as the first wife had a plain stone to her memory in another
part of the burying-ground. The helmet in the representation is that of
an esquire.
The tomb and lot were finally bequeathed to the descendants of Me-
hitable (Brentnall) Dowse (15*^), by her first marriage to David Barker.
A number of bodies have been interred there in recent years.
It is said that Jonathan Dows, on his will, 1744, used a seal on which
the chevron alone could be seen ; if such was the case, it has probably been
misappropriated by some relic hunter, as it is not there now.
* The English Dowse coat-of-arms has the same outline as here represented, and will appear in its proper colors
in the work upon the name in England and Ireland.
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Children of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Ballart) Dows.
KORN IN CHARLESTOWN, MASS.; BAPTIZED AT FIRST CHURCH.
44 i. Jonathan^, JR., b. Sept. 17, bapt. Sept. 22, 1695; grad. Harvard, 1715; was a mer-
chant in Charlestown ; went to Europe on travels and there d. y. Starred, 1727,
in the Harvard Triennial Catalogue, which means that he prob. d. within the pre-
ceding three years.
45 ii. Elizabeth, b. May 4, bapt. May 9, 1697 ; d. July 31, 1698, ae. 15 mos. — g. s.
46 iii. Samuel, b. Apr. 21, bapt. Apr. 23, 1699; d. May 10, 1699. Both the above are
" Dows" on g. s.
47 iv. Samuel, b. July 20, bapt. July 21, 1700; d. a. Nov. i, 1746, in Charlestown; calls
himself "gentleman" in his will. He m. Isabella , who d. Sept. 4, 1745, in
Charlestown. He was pub. to Elizabeth Sewall, Sept. 27, 1746, but did not marry
her, as he d. soon. His will of Oct. 25, was pro. Nov. 8, 1746. Elizabeth Sewall
was ad. to First Chr., Charlestown, Feb. 8, 1741. The will of Samuel Dowse and
inventory of the estate are here given in full, as they show well the style and cus-
tom of the day, with the articles in common use at that period : *
WILL OF SAMUEL DOWSE.
In the Name of God, Amen. I, Samuel Dowse of Charlestown, in the County
of Middlesex in New England Gentleman, being at present very Sick and weak in Bodj^
but of Sound and disposing Mind and memory (blessed be God for it) and not knowing
how Soon it may please God in His allwise Providence to call me out of this Life, do
therefore make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament, in manner and Form fol-
lowing, First recommending my Soul to God thro' the Merits and Mediation of Christ
my Redeemer, and my Body to the Earth to be buried by my E.xecutors hereafter named
in a Christian, decent manner; And as to my Estate, wherewith it hath pleased (jod to
bless me, I give and dispose of the Same as follows. —
Imprimis — I will and order that all my just Debts and funeral Charges be paid by
my Executors herein after named as soon as conveniently may be after my Decease.
Item — I Give and bequeath to my Brother Nathaniel Dowse all my Land at the
Neck, and on Bunkers Hill (so called) which was given to me by my Honoured Father in
his Will: to him the s^' Nathaniel and to his Heirs forever. —
Item — As to all the Rest of my Real Estate of what Nature so-ever, and whereso-
ever the same may be I give and bequeath the same to my Brother Joseph Dowse, and
to his Heirs, Upon this Condition nevertheless that he, the Said Joseph Dowse shall
honourably and comfortably maintain and support my late Wife's Aunt, Rachel Papot
during her Life, and decently bury her at her Decease. —
Item^ — I give and bequeath to my well beloved Friend Elizabeth Sewall, with whom
I have engaged to marry, the sum of five thousand Pounds in Bills of Credit of the old
Tenor to be paid to her by my Executors out of the first Effects of mine that come to
hand after my Debts and Funeral Charges are paid and discharged
Item — I give and bequeath to my Sister Katharine Wyer the Sum of five hundred
Pounds in Bills of Credit of the old Tenor to be paid to her by my Executors as soon as
conveniently may be. I also give her my Negro woman Phyllis and all her children.
Item- — I give to my Sister Elizabeth Sarrazin the sum of five hundred Pounds in
Bills of Credit of the old Tenor to be paid to her by my Executors as soon as con-
veniently maybe.
* Bills 0/ Old Tenor. — In the will reference is made to bills of old tenor, and the term is thus explained: In
the early colonial days each colony issued pai)er money equal in value to silver. As more and more paper was issued
it depreciated in value, until the people became alarmed, and a new issue was made, the old being redeemed at market
value. This also soon began to depreciate until it was worth less than one-twentieth of its former value. A third issue
was made, and so on, each being termed respectively old tenor, middle tenor, new tenor, ist new tenor, 2nd new tenor,
etc. English Parliament seeing the necessity of something more uniform, finally forbade the issue of paper currency,
and declared that which was issued null and void except for certain treasury purposes. This engendered a bitter feel-
ing toward the English, which had much to do with the final outbreak —the Revolution. The next paper money issued
was by agreement of the combined colonies, and was the Continental money for war purposes.
FAMII,V I\ AMERICA.
II
Item — 1 give and bequeath to my late Wife's Aunt Kacliel I'apot aforenamed my
Negro woman Phillada, to be hers during her life. —
Item — I give and bequeath to my Neice Isabella Dowse, Daughter of my Brother
Joseph Dowse all the Furniture of my best Chamber, and also such other Goods as
were given her by her Aunt my late Wife.
Item — I give and bequeath to M""^ Susanna Alden in token of my Regard for
her great Kindness to me and to my late Wife in our Sickness, the sum of one hun-
dred Pounds in Bills of Credit of the Old Tenor to be paid to her by my Executors
as soon as conveniently may be after my Decease.
Item — I give and bequeath to the Rev<^ Mr Hull Abbot, and to the Rev<^ Mr
Thomas Prentice, Pastors of the Church in Charlestown, the sum of ten Pounds each
in Bills of Credit of the old Tenor; to be paid to them by my Executors as soon as
conveniently may be after my Decease. —
Item — I give and bequeath unto Henry Newman the sum of two hundred Pounds
in Bills of Credit of the old Tenor to l)e paid to him by my Executors as soon as
conveniently may be after my Decease.
Item — As to all the Residue of my Personal Estate of what kind or quality so-
ever, after my Debts, funeral Charges and the Legacies herein before given are paid
and discharged, I give and bec|ueath the same to my Brothers Joseph and Nathaniel
Dowse and to my sister Katherine Wyer to be equally divided between them. —
Finally — I hereby ordain constitute and appoint my aforenamed Brothers Joseph
and Nathaniel and my Friend Henry Newman to be Executors of this my last Will and
Testament, hereby revoking all former or other Wills, Legacies or Bequests by me in
any wise before named willed or bequeathed ratifying and confirming this and no other
to be my Last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this twenty fifth Day of Octotier in the twentieth year of the Reign of
His Majesty (George the Second King over Great Britain and I. Anno Domini, 1746.
Signed Sealed published pronounced and declared by the
Testator as his last Will and Testament in presence of us
The word forever in the Devise to Nathaniel Dowse The
Words to be iicrs during her Life in the bequest to Rachel Papot,
added before Signing & Sealing The words />iy Regard for in
the bequest to Susana Alden interlined likewise before signing
& sealinjr
Tho^ Graves
Robert Swift
Therdr Herron
pi?
An Inventory of all the personal Estate of Samuel Dowse late of Charlestown in
the County of M'iddlesex (ientleman deceased, taken & Apprized by us the Subscrib-
ers (being' thereto appointed by the Hona^e Samuel Danforth Esq., Judge of Probate
for the County aforesaid) in Bills of Credit on this Province of the old Tenor; As
the same wa.s' shewn to us by the Executors of the Testament of the said Deed,
This 27th day of November A. D. 1746
VIZ: IN THE LAKllF. I/)VVKK ROOM.
Large Glass Case for China with Drawers
Large Looking Glass Gilt Frame
Chimney (/lass with Landscape .
Large black Walnut Table old .
Tea Table India Japann'd . . . .
1 doz old fashf* Cane Chairs (a 30/ .
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Old Couch & Squab 40/ Tea Chest & Canisters 40/
14 Pictures fram^ & Glassci /14. \id. gilt Edge /15
12 Smaller Do (at 12/
Brass Tea Kettel & Stand £6 Copper Tea Furnace £\o
Brass Coffee Pot £^ Smaller Do £2 . . .
15 China Flower Pots ^8 (ilass Globe with Toys 15/
II Small China Images 33/, 20 Baskets with Flowers £(i
2 Deep China Dishes .......
6 China Dishes /14 10 Small Do £\o
3 Large burnt China Bowls cracked ....
2 Small Blue & White Do 50/ i Small China Dish 20/
4 doz & 8 burnt China Plates
18 Blue & White Do £7-10/ 20 Small China Bowls 100/
4 China Tea Pots 48/ Do Shaving Bason cracked 10/
4 Do Sugar Dishes 60/ 2 Milk Pots do 24/ .
Do Oyster Dish & Appurtenances & Some small Jarrs
2 Do Tea Canisters 24/ 3 Do Spoon Dishes 30/
2 Do Stands 24/ 2 Do small Plates 24/ .
6 Do handle Cups 40/
9 Doz Burnt China Cups «& Saucers ....
I pair Glass Decanters 40/ i pr Do 30/ .
Stand with Cruets &c 40/ 3 Glass Canisters 20/
I doz Wine Glasses 80/ 6 Jelly (classes 12/
3 Glass Salvers 100/ 2 Glass Nogs 8/ pair small Beckers 6/
I pair Glass Sconce Arms & Sockets 40/ 4 Spare (ilasses 10/
Shagreen Case with Christeal Bottles
6 Wine Glasses 1 2/ 2 Vinegar Cruits 6/ i pr
Case with ab' 7 Galls of Brandy .
3 Do with Empty Bottles ....
Salts 8/
SM.A.LL WEST ROOM & CLOSE!
Money Scales & Weights ....
6 Leather Chairs new fashioned .
I Small Round Table 120/ i Small Do long 20/
1 Couch Squab & Pillows ....
Painted Table Covering ....
2 Gilt framed Sconces ....
5 Leather Window Squabs
Shovel Fire & Tongs .....
4 Tin Canisters 70/ i Gilt Basket 10/
Oil Cloth for Table 15/ Basket 5/ .
I Desk ^10
WEARING APPAREL.
I Black Cloth Suit worn ^25 a black Jacket turn'd 40/ .
I Old Bearskin Coat tS: Ratteen Jacket ....
I Old Cloth Suit olive ^12 Cut velvet Coat 2 pr Breeches ^30
Blue Shagreen Coat & pair Breeches worn
Baragon Coat & Breeches _;^2o black velvet Jacket & )
Breeches much worn £6 ^
New Druget Jacket & old Coat
I Stuff night Gown ^8 one Great riding Coat £^ .
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FAMILY IN AMERICA.
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ser Do ^3-10/
1 New Cloth Cloak lined /50 i Do trim'cl with Ciold '
worn £i S ■ ■ ■ ■ • • ■ • )
7 Chints Banyans ^18 old Strip'd Banyan 10/
Brown holland Coat & 2 pairs Breeches .
4 fine work'd dimity Jackets ....
5 Do figured ^10 3 long Calico Bedgowns _^9 3 Short do ^3
9 under Westcoats worn 45/ 5 pr under Drawers 25/
2 pair riding Trowsers
12 holld ruffed Shirts new at ^10 each
15 Do Something worn @ ;^8 each .
6 Garlix Do (7») 8"o/ ....
6 pair Silk .Stockings ^12 5 pair Do ;^5
3 pair fine Cotton Do ^^4-10/ 7 pair Coars
1 pair fine Do Thread 30/ i pair Coarse under Do 10/
12 Cotton night Caps ^12 6 Do finer ^9
6 Holld laid Do 60/ 6 Ditto 30/
2 pair Cotton Gloves 20/ 4 pair Do Thread worn 16/
5 Cambrick Neckcloths 75/ 12 Necks 60/
I Cxold laid Hat old 60/ 4 Wiggs ^10
1 pair of Boots
I Silver hilted Sword ^15 i l)\tto £\6 .
I Do Hanger & Belt with large Buckle /17
I Speckld Wood Cane with (iold head
I Do Joint, China head, Silver Rim & Loop
I Gun knapsack &c ^11 i Small fowling Piece ^12
IN THE KEEPING KOOM
246 oz of wrought Plate @ 40/ oz . . . .
A Clock New
Large new Mahogany Table £\6 Small Do i foot £/\.
Marble Table & Iron Frame ^40 round Cedar Do 40/
Fountain
6 Leather Chairs new fash'd ^24 2 round back'd Do £()
3 Chints Window Squabs 45/ view of Boston framed 20/
Pair of Hand Irons Fire Shovel & Tongs Tobacco )
Tongs & Hooks \
6 Brass Hooks 15/ 2 House Inrushes & i Cloath Do 22/6
I Umbrella ^5 Abt a Gross of Pipes £'}>■•■
3' House Bells (7< 30/ .
EAST FRONT CHAMBER
I Desk ^30 a Looking (jlass ^40 .....
Green heurateen Curtains, Tester, head Cloth & Bases )
Counter pain. Bedstead &c . . . . \
3 Do Window Curtains ^10
Twilight Table with netting Covering Napkin (!i:c .
4 Chairs newfash"d with Cheny .Squabs ^20 i Do low £^
I Close Stool Chair ^4 a 15 bottle Case with Rum ^7-10/
Chamber Hand irons Fire .Shovel & Tongs & 2 pr Hooks
1 Plush flowerd Cushion 15/
2 Feather Beds 2 Bolsters &. a Pillow ....
I pair Blankets ;i^8 i Calico Quilt £z ■ ■ ■ ■
65
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HOUSE I.INEN
8 large Damask Table Cloths @, ^56 6 Do at £2,6 . 92
4 Diaper Do at ^16 5 coarser Do ^5. 6 Small do ^3 . 24
5 doz & ID Damask Napkins ^70 i doz Do £j . . 77
li " Do £c) I doz Diaper Do £6 i " Do ^4. 16/ . 19 16 212 16
10 Damask Towells _^io 9 Diaper Do ^2-14/
7 Pair fine holl^ Sheets (cb, £24 ^168 i Ditto Sheet (a £\2
2 Pair Coarser Do ^12 i Sheet £^ .....
3 Pair Cotton & Linnen Do ^19.. 16/ 2 pr Tow Do ^4 .
I Pair Cotton & Linnen Do 60/ ......
4 Pair Coarse holld Sheets @ ^16 ^64 3 pr Do )
smaller (a), _;^io a pr . . . . . ^
6 Pair fine holl<i Pillow Cases ^18 3 pr Do ^12 2)
pr Do ^3 >
6 Bolster Cases 60/ 2 Shaving Cloths 40/
Cotton Counter pain old 20/ 7 yds coarse Carlin old 21/
I Cotton double Hammock net work . . . . . 15 383 1 1
I Do Plain £6 i Do ^5 i Workd Counter pain ^15
1 Suit of Callico Curtains ^10 6 Pocket Handk^ £2
2 ps of yard wide (iarlin i @ ^20 i (a), £i>i
34 yds of white ozenbrigs (a), H/ . . . . . . 13 12 90
EAST UPPER CHAMP.ER
I plain Book Case ^3 Library (as pr Catalogue) ^{^i 10. 1/ 113 1
I old broken Scrutore £4 old Chest Drawers 40/ . . 0
I Case Sweet meet Bottles full _2^io i Do Rum ^8 . 18
I Do Empty 50/ 2 Cases no bottles 12/ i Foot Bon 6/ 38
3 Wicker Cloath Baskets 52/6 i Do 10/ i Do work 8/ 310
i^ Bag of Powder Blue q' i6"^^5.. 12/ i pr Brass Scales 30/ 7 2
An Empty Chest 40/ 1 Do 20/ i Do 10/ old Trunk 5/ 3 15
A P>uit Basket 25/ 3 Small Baskets 5/ 21 patte Pans 21/ 3 11
6 doz of Kenish Wine _;^i8 2 Doz 8 Bottles of Fron- )
tinai _;^I2 . . . . . . . \ -^
Abt 30 lbs of Castile Soap & Box ,2^5 10 Empty Case } .
Bottles 25/ ' . ) ^ ^'
I Tin Tromblet 25/ i Do old 10/ Iron Chaffin Dish 20/ 2 15
I Iron Chest ^30 i Brass Stove Cassed ^^4
3 Foot Matts 15/ 2 Rolls & a peice of matt £1
\£ of Cocoa 18 255
ENTRY OF THE UPPER CHAMBER & BACK CHAMBER
I Bedstead with Sacking Bottom 60/ Bed Bolster & \
2 Pillows £\2 . . . . . . )'
Old Rugg & Blanket 60/ Palat Bedstead ^4 . .
A Small Bed £y 4 Cradles for Negros 40/ An old >
Carpet 30/ . \
An old Pine Table 4/ An old Cotton Counter pain 20/
3 Old Turky worked Chairs 15/ 3 Small Pillows 30/. 25 35 '9
EAST BACK CH.\MBER
3 Bed Blankets £iJ 2 Small do ^3 An old Bed 7
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An Old fashd Suit of Curtains 40/ Bed Bolster &^
Pillow ^12 >
A fine holl^ Wood Bedstead £6 A Case with Some }_
Gerena ........)
WKST BACK CHAMBER
Roll of fine mattini;- ^'5 \ Small Trunk with fine ) ^^
Thread _;^ir \
A Settee Bedstead ^45 Bed Bolster & 2 Pillows ^23 6S
A pair of Blankets ^S Calico Quilt 60/ . . . u
A Fire Screen 20/ 4 iirass hooks 15/ a pine Table 10/ 25 97
An old fashci (xlass £1 5 5
STAIR CASE &C
I (ilass Lanthorn 40/ 3 large Pictures ^3 • • • 5
4 Buckets & 2 Bags ^6 . " 6
Saddle with Brass Stirrups fringd 12 23
IN THE GARRET
20 Old Chairs 60/ 3 prs Curtain Rods 40/ 2 old } - m
Bedstd 10/ y ^
I old Easy Chair 5/ 3 old Chests 40/ 3 Sets Bed f -> i c
Laths 10/ >' " ^
I pr old brass Handirons 15/ 30 '^^ of old Iron 22/6 . i 17 6
An old whipsaw 10/ Parcel of Wooden Lumber 30/ . 2
I O' of Fish 4 '^^
Ki rcniN
15 Pewter Dishes & Clieese Plate ^21 i do/. Pew'" >
Plates 72/ \
4 doz hard mettal Plates ^28 2 doz Do Soop £\-, .
3 Copper Tea Kettels _;^io 2 Do qt Potts 30/ i Do }
Frying Pan 60/ ...... \
lirass wash Bason 20/ Large Do Kettles £j Smaller I
Do /6 . . .'- ;
Do Fish Kittle tinn"d £6 Do Candle Box 15/ ■
Do Skimmer & Ladle 12/ 2 pr Do Candlesticks 80/ .
4 old brass Candlesticks 40/ old Do Coffee Pot 10/ .
I Warming Pan 45/ i old Do 15/ 2 pr Coal Bones Do £()
1 large Bell mettal Skillet ^5 1 large do broke 20/ .
3 Iron Potts & 2 Kettels 65/ 4 Iron Chaffin Dishes 49/
3 Grates for iron'g Boxes 5/ 2 pr Iron Snuffers 12/ .
2 pairs flat Irons £6 i ironing Box & Heaters do 15/
Pair of large Cast Dogs ^8 i pair old Hand irons 20/
Pair of small cast Dogs 60/ large iron Tender 20/
Old Fire Shovel & 2 pair of Tongs 25/ Cheese Toaster 5/
Small Bell mettal Morter & Pestle 30/ Lignum Vitae do 40/
Large House Bell 25/ 12 Horse Bells ^8 2 Coffee Mills 40/
Watering Pot 30/ Old l'"unnel, Collinder & Coffee }
Pot Tin 13/ \
Large Grater & a Crane 5/ Churn 15/ Rolling Pin 6/ i 6 170 19
Iron Cropbarr 20/ 4 Tramells a Horse & Fender 60/
House Bell & Append-i 20/ Copper Coffee Pot 40/ >
Do chocalate 15/ ■ • • • • • . >
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Jack, Chain Line & Weights ^30 Old Tables 10/
I Cast Iron Back
19 Ivory Handled Knives & 19 Do Forks
12 Sweet meat do Knives & 12 Forks .
A Spit
KITCHEN CHAMBER
I Old Close Stool Chair 40/ an old black Walnut Table 20/
Small Fire Shovel & Tongs 30/ Small pr Dogs 10/ .
30
10
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19 BWs of Cyder £25 7 Bbls of Apples & Pears £y .
6 Old large Chests ^4.. 10/4 Empty Pipes 70/9 do >
Bbs 63/ )
Part of a Box of green Wax Candles 65/ 12 ii) Tal- }
low do 36/ y
IN THE YARD &C
I Old Cow £g I other Cow ^14 2 Swine Small 90/
1 Chaise Horse ^30 i old Horse ^5
About 3 Ton of English Hay .
2 Axes 30/ 2 Hoes 10/ 2 Forks 10/ Hammer 3/
Iron Spade 35/ 2 Shovels 10/ Iron Crow 30
Old Beetel & 2 Wedges 16/ Iron Spoon 8/
An old Saw 2 Scythes & old Auger 8/
Horse Cart & Wheels £g i Cross cut Saw ^4
About 10 Cord of Wood .
Old woden Lumber in Celler & yard
II Old Musket Barrels @ 14/ . ' .
A new Still, Head, Worm q' abt 800 Galls with the }
Iron Appurtenances. ..... |
60 Galls of Molasses (a) 12/
Four wheel Chaise & Harness
Two wheel Chaise & Harness
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2000
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Negro Man Bankus 200
Negro Girl Suba 180
Negro Girl Phillida .
Old Negro Man Blackwell abt 70 vears of age no value
SUNDRIES OF COtN &C IN A DESK
16 Guineas & an half 700. f C^n EngW; Y old Ten"" f is 138
13 qr Moiders is 3^ Moid at 700 f O Do . . . 35
3 odd Peic^ abt a moid each is 24 .. i .. 9 at 700 F c is 32
In Silver Coin /17 .. 14/ Ster @ 700 F C"" Do . . 141
15 New England Shillings ...... 6
Cash in old Tenr Bills of Credit 200
5 pair Shoe 2 pr Knee Buckles Silver 1 i oz (a 40/ . 22
A Spoon Knife & Fork 2 oz (a) 40/ £4. The Case 5/ 4
A Pocket Case with Instruments &c Silver ... 10
Gold 2 oz I D^t (a £^0. pr oz 61
A Silver Purse Clasp 4 oz (a 40/ 8
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180 4
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530 o o
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FAMILY IN AMERICA.
17
Sundry Jewells &c as valued l)y M' I'eter Chardon
in Str money
A ring ^8 one other £6 another ^4 ..4/ .
Another Ring £1 .. 15/ (a/ pr Stone Drops 21/
A pr Bracelets 42/ a single Saphire King 42/
Three Stone Rings 30/ .....
A pair of Buttons Set in Gold
Watches valued by Mr James Atkinson Watch-
maker in Str
One Gold Watch with Hook
One Ditto
One Old Ditto
One Silver Ditto .
Sundry Gold Rings & a Buckle weighing i oz \ @ ">
£^ .. 16/ Ster per oz ^
27 ..9
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91 .. 14 — Sterling at 700 V C"" old Ten''
733 12
8117 13
Mem": M"" Jos Dowse one of the Enemr of the ") ■ 1 ) <, .t lark
Testament of the aforenamed Deed Apprehends that , ., 1 '1*^ , • , ^ ^
^u 11T ^ 1 1 J ^ /- o 1 ti if- 1 J . et (X old Coat
the Watch valued at £2h and the Ring valued at
^4. 4/ in the above articles are part of the Legacy
given to his Daughter Isabella which he desires
may be here noted
y afore ment'd not
I there carried out
\ £6 . . .
8 1 23
Robert Swikt
Joseph Phillips
ThaI) Weacox
Middlesex Ss Decemb"" 9, 1746
Messrs Joseph Dowse Nathaniel Dowse &
Henry Newman presented the foregoing Inventory
on oath as including so much of his Estate as is in
this Province (exclusive of what is plainly disposed
of by will S. Danforth J. Prob
Children of Jonathan and Cathkrink (Herhert) Dow.s.
BORN IN CHARLESTOWN, MASS.; BAPTIZED AT I-IRST CHURCH, EXCEPT CH. I.
48 i. Edward*, b. Aug. 6, bapt. Aug. 8, 1703, at Old South Chr., Boston ; d. Aug. 19, 1704.
49 ii. Edward, b. Mar. i, bapt. Mar. 4, 1705; grad. from Harvard College, 1715; was cap-
tain of a merchant ship lost on Conahasset rocks. Starred 1733 in the Harvard
Triennial Catalogue, which means that he prob. d. within the preceding three
years.
50* iii. Catherine, b. May 17, bapt. May 18, 1707; d. Nov. 8, 1782, in Concord, Mass.
51* iv. Joseph, b. Jan. 14, bapt. Jan. 16, 1709; d (Veh. prob.) 1785, in Salem, Mass.
52 v. Elizabeth, b. Nov. 13, bapt. Nov. 19, 1710; d. after Oct., 1746; m. Aug. 31, 1730,
Morreau Sarrazan of Boston.
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53 vi. Lawrence, b. Aug. 5, bapt. Aug. 10, 1712; was ad. to full com. First Chr., Charles-
town, Mar. 3, 1729; taxed in 1734, and prob. d. before 1745, as no mention is made
of him in his father's will.
54* vii. Nathaniel, bapt. Feb. 6, 1715; d. a. Feb. i, 1783, in Charlestown.
13
ELEAZER DOWSE2, son of Lawrence (1), was b. Jan. 25, 1668,
in Charlestown, Mass, where he lived and was a sea-captain. The Boston
I News -Letter of Feb. 18, 1703, mentions that
C^///7>* ^"^^'"'"T^^T'tL-*^^^ Captain Dowse will sail for London within a
r'^^^x^' "^^ %^^ month ; endorsed by Governor Winthrop.
— "^^ Mar., 1708, Eleazer and bro. Nathaniel were
chosen to run lines and renew bounds between Boston and Charlestown.
In Judge Samuel Sewall's papers mention is made of Eleazer Dowse
attending the funeral of Governor Dudley, Apr. 8, 1720, and Capt. Eleazer
Dowse is so often spoken of in these papers that one infers him to be an
intimate friend of the judge. A Doctor Dowse is also mentioned; the
title may have been conferred upon Samuel (47).
Eleazer Dowse d. July 21, 1725, in Charlestown. His will was made
July 5, and pro. Aug. 20, 1725. Among other things "he did provide and
order that in case his son Jonathan Dows should see cause to marry and
be settled, his oldest son, lawfully begotten, should have one hundred
pounds of the estate," etc. Jonathan did "see cause to marry," and the
next records relate to the payment of the legacy, by Jonathan and his
sister, Mary (Dowse) Trow.
Ifrom one of the records is the following: — "and God having gra-
ciously given me man sons, the eldest whereof is named Eleazer Dows, to
whom said one hundred pounds belong by fors of said will, he being of
age, to receive the same, etc., also in virtue whereof, I, the said Jonathan
Dows, have hereunto set my hand and seal the first day of September,
anno domino, one thousand seven hundred and forty-nine, in the twenty-
third year of his majestie's reign."
After the death of Eleazer's wife a division of the property was made
between Jonathan Dows, Mary Trow, and Elizabeth Davis.
Eleazer Dowse m. Sept. 21, 1693, in Charlestown, Mary, dau. of
Daniel and Mary (Sprague) Edmands of Charlestown. She was b. Oct.
28, bapt. Nov. 2, 1673, in Charlestown, and d. there a. 1733. Eleazer
Dowse and wife were ad. to First Chr., Charlestown, June 9, 1706.
Children of Eleazer and Mary (Edmands) Dowse.
BORN IN charlestown, MASS.; BAPTIZED AT FIRST CHURCH.
55 i. JoNATHAN^^ b. Feb. 21, bapt. Feb. 24, 1695; ^- >'•
56* ii. Mary, b. Apr. 26, bapt. May 2, 1697.
57* iii. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 10, bapt. Feb. 12, 1699.
58 iv. Eleazer, b. May 9, bapt. May 11, 1701 ; d. Oct. 7, 1701.
59* V. Jonathan, b. Feb. 21. 1705; prob. d. soon after June 2, 1754.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. \g
THIRD GENERATION.
19
MARY DOWSER dan. of Samuel (2), was b. Apr. ly, 1686, in
Charlestown, Mass. She m. June 3, 1708, Thomas, jr., son of Thomas
and Hepsibah (Crosswell) Harris. He was b. Nov. 13, 1686, in Charles-
town, where he lived and was a tailor. Admin, granted to son John, Apr,
15, 1766. Estate assigned to son John and dau. Martha; no invt. or de-
scription.
Children of Thomas and Mary (Dowse) Harris.
born in charlestown, mass.; kaptized at first churfh.
60 i. Martha^,* b. Apr. 12, 1709; bapt. June lo, 1711 ; d. Jan. 6, 1786, in Charlestown.
She m. Dec. 14, 1727, in Charlestown, Edward Goodwin, a chaise maker, who d.
June 7, 1779, in 77th year, — g. s.
61 ii. Mary,* b. Apr. 9, bapt. June 11, 1711 ; m. Oct. 16, 1729, 'in Charlestown, Daniel, son
of John and Grace (Lawrence) Edes. He was b. Apr. 26, 1708, in Charlestown;
was a potter, and was bur. Nov. 15, 1764.
62 iii. Thomas, bapt. Mar. 8, 17 13.
63 iv. Anna, b. Jan. 22,1716; ni. May 5, 1737, in Charlestown, Hknky Mayer. Nothing
further known e.\cei)t that his estate was taxed 1741.
64 V. John,* bapt. June i, 1718; d. Nov. i, 1780, a;. 64, g. s. {?). He was a potter in
Charlestown, where he ni. (i) June 12, 1740, Mellickni', dau. of John and Mel-
licent (Estabrook) Rand. He m. (2) Mar. 19, 1778, in Medford, Mass., Ei.iZA-
iiETH, dau. of Matthew and Elizabeth (Prentice) Johnson.
65 vi. Jonathan, b. July 5, bapt. July 16, 1721.
30
MAXIMILIAN D0WSE3, son of Samuel (2), was b. Oct. 12, 1688,
in Charlestown, Mass., where he lived, was a mariner, and where he m.
Dec. 27, 171 1, Sarah, dau. of Jonathan and Sarah (Sprague) Fo.sdick of
Charlestown. She was b. Apr. 30, 1693, in Charlestown. Both were ad.
to full com. First Chr., Charlestown, Dec. 7, 171 8.
Children of Maximilian and Sarah (Fosdick) Dowse.
BORN IN charlestown, MASS.; BAPTIZED AT FIRST CHURCH.
66* i. Samuel*, b. Oct. 17, bapt. Oct. 19, 1712; d. prob. a. 1752, as a guardian was ap-
pointed for his son Apr. 13, 1752.
67 ii. Anna, b. Aug. 3, bapt. Aug. 7, d. Aug. 9, 1715.
68 iii. Maximilian, bapt. May 29, 1720.
31
SARAH DOWSE3, dau. of Samuel (3), was b. Mar. 19, 1691, in
Charlestown, Mass., where she m. July 11, 1712, William Pin.son, who
was a sea-captain, and sailed for North Carolina, 17 18. She was ad. to
First Chr., as a wid., Sept. 13, 1724.
* For descendants see Wynian's Genealogies and Estates of Charlestown.
20 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Children of William and Sarah (Dowse) Pinson.
liORN in CHARLESTOWN, MASS.; BAPTIZED AT FIRST. CHURCH.
69 i. Sarah*, b. Aug. 7, bapt. Aug. 9, 1713; d. y.
70 ii. Sarah,* bapt. Sept. 19, 1714; m. James Capen, jr., and had Sarah, who m. (2) Mar-
maduke Masterman (169).
71 iii. William, b. Mar. 26, bapt. Mar. 31, 1717 ; d. Apr. 3, 1746, in Jamaica, West Indies
(per P. Blake).
72 iv. Mary,* b. Mar. 7, bapt. Mar. 8, 1719; was ad. to Chr., Nov. 21, 1733, and m. James
Blake.
32
EBENEZER DOWS^ son of Samuel (2), was b. Sept. 4, 1693, in
Charlestown, Mass., and m. Nov. 23, 1715, in Rowley, Mass., Mary, dau.
of Samuel and Ruth (Tod) Hunt of Tewksbury, Mass. She was b. July
I, 1696, in Ipswich, Mass., and d. prob. in Billerica, Mass.
Ebenezer Dows undoubtedly removed to Billerica soon after his mar-
riage, was a farmer and there d., so tradition says, about two weeks after
the battle of Saratoga, which occurred Sept. 19, 1777. He was the pro-
genitor of the large number by the name Dows who have lived and d. in
Billerica, though none of the name are at present living there. He was in
list of sittings in the "meeting house," Billerica, fifth seat below, about
1736, and is taxed minister's rate, 1733, los. 6d.\ in 1755, 6^. 'jd.\ province
tax, 1776, was 195-. 6d.
The first deed recorded in which the name Ebenezer Dows appears,
is for land in Billerica, from him to James Barret, Dec. 28, 1725. Ebenezer
Dows sold one-half part of his homestead to his son Benjamin, June 6,
1 741, but the real division and quitclaim deed was not executed until
Apr. 14, 1767.
Children of Ebenezer and Mary (Huni) Dows.
born in billerica, MASS., EXCEPT CH. II.
73* i. Benjamin*, b. Feb. 6, 1716; d. between 1790 and 1793 (P^^ will), in Billerica.
74* ii. John, b. Oct. 10, 17 17, in Chelmsford, Mass., so says Billerica rec; d. Apr. 29, 1790,
in Roxbury, Mass.
75* iii. Ebenezer, jr., b. Dec. 29, 1719; d. a. 1790, in Billerica.
76 iv. Martha, b. July 25, 1722; d. Apr. 29, 1784, in Billerica; m. Dec. 5, 1745, in Billerica,
Thomas, son of John and Mary (Toothaker) Roc.ers. He was b. May 26, 1724,
in Billerica, where he d. Mar. 31, 1784. No chn.
77* V. Mary, b. Nov. 26, 1725.
78* vi. Awa, b. Mar. 30, 1727.
79 vii. Susannah, b. Sept. 15, 1729.
80 viii. Samuel, b. Jan. 12, 1732; m. Dec. 14, 1775, in Billerica. Sarah Rogers. He was
taxed minister's rate, 1755, 2^-. 3a'.; province tax, 1776, ioj. He served with bro.
Eleazer in the army for the reduction of Canada, 1757 (Hazen's Hist, of Billerica,
p. 14S). He was a jjrivate in Capt. Joseph Fuller's company. Col. Samuel Bul-
lard's Bay State Militia, which did duty at the Northward. He enlisted Aug. 20,
and was discharged Nov. 29, 1777,. serving 3 mos. and 22 days, including days to
return home. The distance from home was 240 miles, and 20 miles for a day was
allowed. Wages 2£. per mo.; total wages, ~ £. 95. \d. (Mass. Rolls, vol. xix, p. 79.)
The time for arrival home of Samuel Dows would be Dec. 10, 1777. Yet the
* For descendants see Wvnian's Genealoeies and Estates of Charlestown.
FAMILY IX AMKKICA. 21
record shows that on that date he again enlisted as private ; this time in Capt.
Stetson's company, Maj. Edward Proctor's detachment of militia, under Gen.
Heath, then guarding the town of Boston. Samuel Dows was discharged Mar.,
1778, serving 2 mos. 22 days; distance from home 20 miles.
"17 Mar., 1785. — Allowed caution* of Chelmsford against Sarah Dowse
who came from Billerica, Mar., 1785" (p. 374, Cambridge, Mass., Court of Ses-
sions, 1 77 1 to 1790).
81* i.x. Elkazek, b. Dec. 26, 1734; d. after 1785, prob. in Billerica.
■ 27
RELIEF DOWSER dau. of John (5), was b. Apr. 6, 1676, in Charles-
town, Mass., where she d. June 2, 1759, being bur. in E. Cheever's tomb.
She owned covenant Sept. i, 1697; was ad. to First Chr., Dec. 27, 1702,
and m. May 26, 1696, in Charlestown, Michael Gill. He was b. July 2,
1672, in Dover, Co. Kent, England; was a lieutenant-colonel, and d. June
14, 1720, in Charlestown, se. 47, monument.
Children ok Michael and Relief (Dowse) Gill.
BORN IN charlestown, MASS.; BAPTIZED AT FIRST CHURCH.
82 i. RELIEF-',! b. Nov. 13, 1697; m. (i) May 20, 1714, in Charlestown, William, jr., son
of William and Mary (Peache) Rouse. He was b. Feb. 19, 1693, '^^ Charlestown,
was a mariner, and was drowned May 12, 1715, in Essequibo river, British
Guiana, South America. She m. (2) Sept. 11, 1722, in Charlestown, Georce
Barrow, or Burrouoh, who was a native of Monmouthshire, Eng., was a sea-
captain and was lost on a voyage from England in 1748.
S3 ii. MiCHAEL,t b. Nov. 21, bapt. Nov. 26, 1699; d. 1773, ae. 74, g. s. He lived in St.
John's, N. F., and while there filled many official positions. He m. Phebk .
84 iii. John, b. July 19, bapt. July 20, 1701 ; d. Sept. 30, 1702.
85 iv. Josiah, b. Dec. 31, 1702; bapt. Jan. 3, 1703; d. June 24, 1708, g. s.
86 V. JoHN,t b. June 13, bapt. June iS, 1704; d. July 3, 17S7, in Charlestown. He was pub.
Dec. 19, 1727, in Charlestown, to Elizabeih, dau. of Moses and Rebecca
(Knight) Abbott. She was b. Mar. 10, bapt. Mar. 16, 1707, in Boston, Mass.,
and m- (2) Apr. 17, 1740, Michael Brigden.
87 vi. Elizabeth,! b. Dec. 13, bapt. Dec. 15, 1706; d. a. 1735, ae. 31, g. s. (.'). She m. Sept.
25, 1729, in Charlestown, as his second wife, Ezekiel, son of Thomas and Sarah
Cheever. He was b Mar. 9, 1693, '" Charlestown, where he d. prior to Mar. 15,
1770, ae. 78, g. s.
88 vii. Mary, b. Feb. 6, bapt. Feb. 12, 1710; d. July 11, 1711.
89 viii. Mary, b. Aug. 2, d. Aug. 3, 17 11.
90 ix. Mary, b. May 29, bapt. May 31, 1713; d. Sept. 20, 1714, g. s.
91 X. JosiAH, b. Aug. 27, bapt. Aug. 28, 1715; d. 1740, at sea.
32
MARY DOWSER dau. of Joseph (7), was b. Feb. 22, 1688, in Charles-
town, Mass., where she m. Aug. 25, 1716, Stephen Butcher or Boucher,
who was a barber in Charlestown. She owned covenant Dec. 18, 1720, at
First Chr. Her name is spelled "Dows" in deeds.
* For " caution " see general introduction.
t For descendants see Wynian's Genealogies and Estates of Cliarlcstown.
22 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Children of Stephen and Marv (Dowse) Butcher or Boucher,
korn in charlestown, mass.; baptized at first church.
92 i. Stephen-*, jr., bapt. Jan. 22, 1722.
93 ii. Joseph, bapt. Jan. 22, 1722.
94 iii. Claudius, b. Jan. 16, bapt. Jan. 22, 1722.
95 iv. L.AWRENCE, b. Apr. 20, bapt. Apr. 21, 1723.
96 V. K.VTHERLNE, b. Dcc. lo, bapt. Dec. 12, 1725.
97 vi. Mary, bapt. Nov. 5, 1727; d. Jan. 4, 1755.
34
ALICE DOWSE'^, dau. of Joseph (7), was b. Jan. 7, 1694, in Charles-
town, Mass., where she m. Oct. 31, 1720, Robert Wright. They lived in
Charlestown, and she owned covenant at First Chr. Aug. 25, 1723, and
had case at court, 1733.
Children oe Robert and Alice (Dowse) Wright,
born in charlestown, mass.; baptized .\t first church.
9S i. JOHN^ b. Sept. 16, bapt. Sept. 22, 1723.
99 ii. Mary, b. Oct. 21, bapt. Oct. 25, 1724; m. (i) Feb. 26, 1741, in Charlestown, Mat-
thew HoGiN ; (2) was pub. i)ec. 27, 1753, in Charlestown, to Joh.n Cook.
100 iii. Robert, jr., b. Mar. 21, bapt. Mar. 26, 1727; was taxed, 174S.
loi iv. William, b. Nov. 4, bapt. Nov. 10, 1728.
38
DOROTHY DOWSER dau. of Nathaniel (lO), was b. May i, 1691,
in Charlestown, Mass., and d. after 1734. She was ad. to chr. Apr. 3, 17 15,
and m. Sept. 10, 171 2, in Billerica, Mass., Joseph, son of Ephraim and
Rachel (Crosby) Kidder. He was b. April 21, 1689, in Billerica, Mass.;
was a mariner and kept tavern in 1733 in Charlestown.
Children of Joseph and Doroihy (Dowse) Kidder.
all except CHN. Ill AND VI BORN IN CHARLESTOWN, MASS., AND BAPTIZED AT FIRST CHURCH.
102 i. Dorothy^ b. May 17, bapt. May 22, 171 5; d. Mar., 1793; m. June 21, 1738. in Bos-
ton, Mass., Edward Tuckerman.
103 ii. Joseph, l)apt. Dec. 27, 1719.
104 iii. Rachel, b. Mar. 10, 1722, in Billerica, Mass.
105 iv. N.VTHANiEL, b. Jan. 11, bapt. Jan. 12, 1724; d. July 10, 1725, in Charlestown.
106 V. Elizabeth, bapt. Aug. 6, 1727.
107 vi. N.athaniel, b. May 26, bapt. June i, 1729, at New North Chr., Boston, Mass.
41
HANNAH DOWSE^, dau. of Nathaniel (10), was b. Oct. 28, 1697,
in Charlestown, Mass., where she d. July 23, 1723. She owned covenant
Mar. 3, 1 717, at First Chr., Charlestown; m. May 16, 171 5, in Charles-
town, Thomas, son of Ralph Mousall ; he was b. Mar. 9, 1692, in Charles-
town, was a sea-captain, and d. Feb. 4, 1733, in Charlestown.
FAMILY IN AMKKICA. 23
Children' of Thomas and Hannah (Dowse) Mousall.
horn in charlestown, mass.; liaptizei) at first chikch.
loS i. Hannah* *b. Mar. 24, bapt. Mar. 31, 1717; was aci. to chr. Jan. 11, 1741, and m.
A])r. S, 1765, Isaac Kidder.
109 ii. M.\RV, b. and bapt. June 26, and d. Aug. 31, 1720.
no iii. Mary,* b. Sept. 30, bapt. Oct. i, 1721; d. P'eb. 25, 1804. She m. July 19, 1750,
Thomas Welch.
Ill iv. Thomas, jr., b. Feb. 23, bapt. Feb. 24, 1723.
43
SARAH DOWSER dau. of Natiianikl (lO), was b. Nov. 30, 1704,
in Charlestown, Mas.s.; was ad. to chr. Apr. 14, 1728, and m. (i) Sept. 14,
1732, in Charlestown, James Godfrey, mariner. She m. (2) Oct. 17, 1744,
in Charlestown, Joseph Burbank.
Child of J.\mes and Sarah (Dowse) Godfrey.
112 i. Sarah*, bapt. June 13, 1736, in First Ciir., Charlestown.
50
CATHERINE DOWSE^, dau. of Jonathan (11), was b. May 17,
1707, in Charlestown, Mass., where she was ad. to First Chr. Dec. 31,
1727; "aided" 1780, and d. Nov. 8, 1782, in Concord, Mass. She m. (i)
Nov. 12, 1724, in Charlestown, Thomas, son of William Weir or Wyer
of Charlestown. He was b. Oct. 14, 1704, in Charlestown, and d. before
1747. He was grandson of Edward Weir or Wyer of Scotland. Catherine
Dowse m. (2) May 12, 1747, in Charlestown, Isaac, son of Elcazcr Johnson.
He was a sea-captain and lived in Charlestown.
Children of Thomas and Catherine (Dowse) Weir or Wyer.
HORN in charlestown, MASS.; BAI'ITZED AT FIRST CHURCH.
113 i. William*, b. and bapt. Apr. 21, 1728.
114 ii. Catherine, b. Sept. 14, bapt. Sept. 19, 1731.
Child of Isaac and Catherine (Dowse) Johnson.
115 i. Samuel, b. 1748; was a mariner, and "supplied from his father's estate," Jan. 14,
1749 to 1754.
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JOSEPH DOWSE'^ son of Jonathan (11), was b. Jan. 14, 1709, in
Charlestown, Mass., and d. (Feb., prob.) 1785, in Salem, Mass. He m.
Dec. 14, 1734, in Trinity Chr., Boston, Mass., Jane, dau. of Thomas
Steel of Boston. She was b. a. 17 10, and was bur. Mar. 24, 1788, from
Trinity Chr.
Joseph Dowse was one of the first wardens of Trinity Chr., Boston,
1740; was chosen with others as a committee to audit various town ac-
counts in 1759; appointed on a committee to visit public schools, June 23,
1762, report being made Sept. 27, 1762; is mentioned in the selectmen's
* For descendants see Wyman's Genealogies and Estates of Charlestown.
24
THE DOWS OR DOWSE
records of Boston for 1754, '55, '56, '62, '63, as being on a committee from
Ward 10 to "take a walk or visitation of the town"; appointed on a com-
mittee Nov. 15, 1759, to receive and distribute money to the sufferers by
the fire at Oliver's dock.
He was a merchant on Milk St., Boston, at the time of the great fire
of 1760, and was burned out. Joseph undoubtedly lived in Boston until
after the birth of all of his children, when he removed to Salem. He was
comptroller for 1765, in Salem, and had a salary of 40;!^^.; was one of the
executors of the will of Addington Davenport, and also guardian over his
two children.
It is said that some of Joseph Dowse's children were living in Salem
after the peace of 1783; the family mansion being that occupied by the
Messrs. Wheatland about 1850, a single parlor of which it is said sufficed
for "his majestie's service."
He made claim for loss on June 17, 1775, of 153^. on buildings, 20^.
for lands, fences, and trees, at 12 Main St., Charlestown (James Hunne-
well's Hist, of Charlestown).
Cambridge Reg. of Deeds, lib. 50, fol. 82, records land in Groton,
Mass., from Jona. Williams to Joseph Dowse, June 27, 1749.
Joseph Dowse d. intestate. Admin, granted to Dr. Oliver Smith of
Salem, invt. to be made by June i, 1785.
INVENTORY OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH DOWSE.
KSTATE IN SAI.KM, MASS.
Mansion house* and liomestead on the main street, Salem
I share in Salem Library .........
I pew in St. Peter's Church
Sundries
178—5—0
1396—5—0
ESTATE LYINC, IN THE TOWNS OK BOSTON, CHARLESTOWN, AND OXFORD, MASS., AS APPRAISED
HY THE COMMITTEE APPOINTED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
£.. s. d.
750 — o — o
200 — o — o
180 — o — o
100 — o — o
22 — 19 — O
60 O — O
7— 7—0
I ic — 8 — o
7 — o — o
One piece of land situate in Milk St., and the rope walks in Boston
" " " " •' Main St., Charlestown ....
" pasture containing six acres, situate on Medford river, in Charlestown
" quarter part of the long wharf in Charlestown ....
" lot of land situate in O.xford, No. 3, containing 51 acres (a 9/
iron chest
13,
18,
35.
3"
49
46
24/
3/
48/
Total amount
List of debts
Balance
2833—19—0
131 1 — 10 — 7I0
1522— 8—43^
1437— 14— o
* This was a wooden dwelling and i ia acres of land obtained by deed from Gen. Joseph Warren (famous in the
battle of Bunker Hill), as executor of an insolvent estate.
FAMII.Y IX AMERICA.
25
Children ok Joseph and Jane (Sieel) Dowse,
born in boston, mass.; bal'tized at christ's church.
116 i. MarcareH, b. Oct. 2, bapt. Oct. 5, 1735; bur. Dec. 17, 1807, "n Boston; unmarried.
117 ii. Katherine, b. June 20, 1737 (a "Catherine" was bapt. May n, 1736); d. Apr. 27,
1798 (x. 58, rec. .''); unmarried.
ALL THE REST BAPTIZED AT IKINITV CHIRCH, IIOSION.
118 iii. Jonathan, b. July 22, 1739; bapt. same day; was in the Parish of St. Peter's, in the
county of Carmarthen, Wales, in Mar., 1788, at the time of the settlement of
his father's estate. He was prob. traveling, as the register of the above parish
shows that none of the name Dowse had ever lived there.
"12 Sept. 1769 allowed caution* of Concord against Jonathan Dowse and
John Edes who came from Charlestown about 8 mos ago." (Cambridge Court
of Sessions, 1761-1771, ]5. 467.)
Samuel, bapt. Jan. 3, 1741 ; bur. Jan. 16, 1741, from Trinity Chr.
Isabella, bapt. May 22, 1743 ; d. Nov. 25, 1797, x. 53, rec; unmarried.
Jane, bapt. Mar. 2, 1745.
Joseph, jr., b. Apr. 3, 1747 (Harvard College rec), bapt. Mar. 29, 1747, chr. rec;
grad. from Harvard, 1766, and was a surgeon in the British Army, in the West
Indies. He was the "Surveyor and Searcher of the Ports of Marl)Iehead and
Salem " mentioned by Felt. (Annals of Salem.) He is starred in the Harvard
' Triennial Catalogue, 1S27, meaning that he d. prob. within three years previous
to that date.
123 viii. Jane, bapt. Jan. 21, 1749; bur. Nov. (Oct., ano. rec) 29, 1751.
124 i.\. Thomas, bapt. Oct. i, 1752. He may have been the Thomas, a Shaker, who m. Jeru-
SHA, dau. of Oliver and Sarah (Wilson) Ishell. She was b. July 25, 1776, in
Lenox, Mass., and is in sixth generation from Robert Isbell, who had grant of
land at New London, Conn., in 1650.
54
119
IV.
120
V.
121
VI.
122
vn.
NATHANIEL DOWSE", son of Jonathan (11), was b. Feb., 17 15,
in Charlestown, Mass., where he lived, was a sea-captain, and d. a. Feb. i,
1783. He was a parishioner of the First Chr., Charlestown, 1763; made
claim for loss on June 17, 1775, of buildings in Charlestown, 600^. — ^ estate
bought by him of his bro. Joseph Dowse in 1771. The burned houses
were sold to Joseph Lynde in 1781. Nathaniel was prob. the Capt. Dowse
who owned a house at cor. of Warren and Main sts.
He was pub. Jan. 1 1, 1746, in Charlestown, to Margaret, dau. of Hon.
Robert and Mehitable (Nelson) Temple, who lived near Ten Hills, Boston.
Hon. Robert Temple was son of Thomas, of Stantonbury, Co. Bucking-
ham, England. Margaret (Temple) Dowse was bur. from Christ's Chr.,
Boston, June 18, 1771, ae. 47. A portrait of Margaret Temple,! painted
by Jonathan B. Blackburn, who lived in Boston, Mass., 1750-65, is in pos-
session of her great-nephew, Hon. Robert C. Winthrop, 90 Marlboro' st.,
Boston. The painting is four feet three inches in height, three feet four
inches in width, and represents a young lady dressed in green silk trimmed
* For " caution " see general introduction.
t A letter from Robert C. Winthrop, jr., Nov. 27, 1887, says he is not certain that it is the portrait of Mrs.
Dowse, or one of her sisters, but at the time it came into possession of Mr. Winthrop, about forty years ago, a v.igue
tradition associated it with the name of Margaret (Temple) Dowse. It is undoubtedly a representation of one of the
daughters of Hon. Robert Temple, and it was left in this country upon his hurried departure for England, at the
breaking out of the Revolutionary war.
26 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
with lace. She is seated on a garden bank, with a bunch of flowers in her
hand.
"Allowed caution* of Concord against Samuel Dowse, Nathaniel, Pas-
cal, Robert, and Edward, who came from Charlestown about 3 mos. pre-
ceding 21 Feb. 1759" (Cambridge Court of Sessions, 1748-61, p. 526).
The wife was also said to be in Concord, Mass., about the same time.
Nathaniel Dowse d. intestate and insolvent. Joseph Cordis, David
Wood, and Nathaniel Austin were appointed to take invt. Admin, granted
to son Nathaniel, Feb. 3, 1783. At a public auction of sundries from the
estate, Oct. 7, 1783, Nathaniel and Pascal bought clothing. There was due
from the estate of Nathaniel to Nathaniel, jr., 138^. i8s., for which he
received, Nov. 5, 1783, 69;!^. i8s. 3!^. Due to Pascal, 44^. 8s. 3c/., for
which he received, same date, 22^. ys.
Children of Nathaniel and Margaret (Temple) Dowse.
i'robahly horn in charlestown, mass., though no record exists. all were
baptized at trinity church, boston.
125* i. Nathaniel, JR.*, bapt. May 22, 1748; d. in Bombay. "News of his death arrived
Apr. 14, 1792," — Devens.
126 ii. Catherine, bapt. Sept. 10, 1749.
127 iii. Mehitahle, bai)t. Jan. 20, 1751 ; bur. from Trinity Chr., Sept. 16, 1751.
128 iv. Pascal, bapt. Dec. 13, 1752; was living Nov. 5, 1783; said to be of Boston.
129 v. Samuel, bapt. July 14, 1754; was prob. the one bur. from Trinity Chr., P'eb. 25, 1764.
130 vi. Robert, bapt. Aug. 31, 1755.
131 vii. Edward, bapt. Oct. 22, 1756; d. Sept. 3, 1828, in Dedham, Mass.
Of the twin daus. of Hon. William Phillips, Hannah m. Samuel Shaw, and
Sarah m. Feb. 24, 1790, in Boston, Mass., Capt. Edward Dowse. These men
were jjioneers in the carrying trade to the East Indies and China after the
Revolution.
Sarah Phillips was b. Nov. 29, 1756, in Boston, was a member of the Old
South Chr., Boston, Jan. 9, 1780. and d. July 3, 1839, in Dedham, Mass. Her
mother was Abigail, dau. of Edward Bromfield. While in Charlestown, Mass.,
Edward Dowse gave power to his bro., Nathaniel, to sell land-warrants in dis-
tricts of Kentucky, assigned to him in 1787, by soldiers of the Continental line
of Virginia troops, recorded 1797. Edward Dowse and wife left Boston at the
time of the yellow fever in 1797. The first record of land owned by Edward
in Dedham was made in 1798. He bought land on both sides of High street,
and built the house represented opposite. Until it was ready for occupancy, he
lived in a smaller one, whose meagre quarters did not limit the hospitality in
which he delighted, although it is said that the guests had to sit on the stairs
and on the bed in one of the rooms, while the table was spread in the other.
Memorial History of Boston says: "Among the fine residences in Ded-
ham, in former days, were those of Fisher Ames and Edward Dowse, both of
whom were much interested in horticulture, and some of those beautiful elms
which adorn her streets were planted by them. They had orchards, gardens,
and ice-houses, which were regarded as luxuries in those days."
Edmund (,)uincy, the grand-nephew of Edward Dowse, in his biography of
his father, Josiah Quincy, gives the following reminiscences of Edward and his
family : " Mrs. Dowse and her sister, Mrs. Shaw, were twins, and so closely
resembled each other as to be indistinguishable, the one from the other, by
their nearest friends, excepting by a slight difference of dress. The country
people around were accustomed to speak of the three as ' Mr. Dowse and his
* For "caution" see general introduction.
FAMILY IN AMERICA.
two wives.' Yet they never spoke of thein but with love and gratitude; for
their bounty was only limited by their means, and their charitv neither began
or staid at home. Any life of my father would be imperfect without a tribute
of affectionate remembrance to those beloved relatives, and, least of all, any
written by me, who am daily reminded of them by the roof that shelters me';
by the trees they jjlantcd, and by the river that they loved." After stating
other good qualities, he says: "The excellent Mr. Dowse, however, had one
defect in his almost perfect character :
Yet one fault he had, but that was a thumper !
He was a Democrat, — a Democrat of the Democrats ! "
To his strongly adherent principles, he doubtless owed his nomination and
election as representative from Massachusetts to the Si.xteenth Congress, serv-
ing from Dec. 6, 1819, through the winter, which was a memorable one to him.
He exerted his best efforts to prevent the extension of slavery. His domestic
correspondence, as given in the work referred to, shows the extent to which
his feelings were aroused by the great debate upon the floor of Congress for
the admission into the Union of Missouri as a slave-holding state. He resigned
his seat at the close of the "long session" and spent the rest of his life at
Dedham, Mass., where he delighted to entertain distinguished persons from
I'oston.
THE DOWSE HOUSE, DEDHAM, MASS.
The will of Edward Dowse, >— ^
r. 21, 1804, pro. Nov. 4, 1828, / ^
e, besides the estate, 7000 £■ Jo
>ayr
'^H^L^^^
The will of Edward Dowse,
Mar.
gave, ... _
to Sarah his wife, that being a / - .
part of the inheritance from her KiyCX^^^C
father. The will of Sarah Dowse,
Tune 30, 1830, was pro. Sept. 3, 1S39. but no statement was rcnc ertcl. 1 he es-
tate was left to her nephew, Josiah Quincy, thence to his son Edmund, who be-
queathed it to his son, the present owner and occupant. Dr. Henry V. (Quincy.
The residence and grounds, called "Bankside," are still mtact and kept m ex-
cellent appearance.
28
THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Mr. Edward Dowse and wife, and Mrs. Shaw, were buried in ihe Dowse
tomb in the village cemetery, and on the monument covering their remains,
Mr. Josiah Quincy inscribed the following :
INSCRIPTIONS ON THE DOWSE MONUMENT.
(South side.)
In memory o£
Edward Dowse,
Sarah Dowse,
Samuel Shaw,
and
Hannah Shaw.
(West side.)
Samuel Shaw
was born in Boston,
on the 2'^ of September, 1754.
He served his country
as an Officer in the American Army,
during the war of the Revolution.
After the Peace of 1783,
being the first Consul
of the United States in China.
He had a leading influence in estabhshinjj
important Commercial Relations
between these nations. ^
A Soldier without Fear;
A Merchant without Reproach;
he combined, a chivalric Spirit,
with a highly cultivated Mind.
He died at Sea.
and was buried in the Indian Ocean,
on the so"" of May, 1793.
132* viii. Mary, bapt. May 14, 1758.
(East side.)
Here rest
the Remains of
Edward Dowse,
A Representative of this District
in the Congress of the United States.
His Philanthropy was universal.
His Benevolence active and imostentatious.
By assiduous and learned Research,
his faith was established
in the Gospel of Christ,
And his life was a bright Example of its power.
He died on the 3'^ of September, 1828,
in the 72** year of his age.
(North side.)
Sarah Dowse,
the widow of Edward Dowse,
died on the 3'' of July, 1839,
aged 83.
Hannah Shaw,
the widow of Samuel Shaw,
died on the 24* of January, 1833,
aged 77.
They were Twin .Sisters, and
daughters of William Phillips of Boston.
Piovis and charitable,
they were united, through life,
by Nature, Fortune and Affection,
and they here rest together.
56
MARY DOWSE^, dau. of Eleazer (i;$), was b. Apr. 26, 1697, in
Charlestown, Mass., and m. Bartholomew Trow. He was a cordwainer
in Charlestown, where he was bur. Oct. 27, 1758. He was in Moulton's
regiment, Pepperell's army, at Louisburg, N. S., 1745.
Children of B.\rthoi,omew a.nd Mary (Dowse) Trow,
horn in charlestown, mass.; baptized at first church.
i. M.\KY*, bapt. Aug. 6, 1720 ; m. June 13, 1744, in Charlestown, Henry Pownell.
ii. Eleazer, b. Aug. 28, bapt. Sept. 3, 1721 ; d. Jan. 5, 1722, footstone.
iii. Sarah, b. Mar. 23, bapt. Mar. 24, 1723; m. June 26, 1746, in Charlestown, Simon
Stacy.
iv. Ann.\, b. Jan. 27, bapt. Jan. 30, 1726; m. Mar. 2, 1763, in Charlestown, Peter Hen-
derson.
V. Elizabeth, b. Apr. 7, bapt. Apr. 14, 1728; d. Nov. 15, 1759.
vi. M.A.RTHA, b. July 3, bapt. July 5, 1730; m. Michael Mosely.
vii. Jo.\nna, b. Apr. 13, bapt. Apr. 16, 1732, was single in 1762.
viii. Katherine, bapt. June 9, 1734.
i.\. Bartholomew, jr., bapt. July 25, 1736; m. Aug. 3, 1758, Mary Call, and d. Sept.
20, 1806.
X. Richard, bapt. Aug. 26, 1739; m. Nov. 4, 1762, in Charlestown, Kezia Edmands.
13.3
•34
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
FAMILY I\ AMERICA.
57
29
ELIZABETH DOWSER dau. of Eleazer (13), was b. Feb. 10,
1699, in Charlestovvn, Ma.ss., and m. Barnabas, son of James Davis. He
was bapt. Feb. 2, 1718, was a shipwright, and lived in Charlestown.
Children of Barnabas and Elizabktu (Ddwsk) Davis,
born in charlestown, mass.; baptized at first church.
143 i. Barnabas, jr.*,* bapt. Aug. 23, 1719; bur. Dec. 8, 1763; m. July 17, 1740,111
Charlestown, Winifred Brigden.
144 ii. Elizabeth,* b. Apr. 3, bapt. Apr. 9, 1720; d. Jan. 19, 1795, o^ palsy; m. Nov. 4,
1742, in Charlestovvn, Abraha.m P'oster, jr.
145 iii. Mary,* b. July i, bapt. July 7, 1723; m. John Hogins.
146 iv. Nathaniel, b. Feb. i, bapt. Feb. 6, 1726.
147 V. Jonathan, bapt. Sept. i, 1728; d. y.
148 vi. Jonathan, b. Feb. 20, bapt. Feb. 21, 1731.
149 vii. Hannah,* bapt. Mar. 30, 1735 - "^- ■'^ept- 3, 1754. John Turner.
150 viii. JajMes, bapt. Mar. 5, 1738.
151 ix. Eleazer, bapt. June 8, 1740.
59
JONATHAN DOWS3, son of Eleazer (13), was b. Feb. 21, 1705,
in Charlestown, Mass., where he lived, was a joiner by trade, and d. prob.
^ a J soon after June 2, 1754. In probate
/b/>^. ^ /j7^ ^ C\\ records where his name is found it is
yCn^u^^^ o^^p^-^ without the "c.-
' He m. (i) May 19, 1726, in Charles-
town, Elizabeth, dau. of Dea. Phineas Upham. She was b. Mar. 6, 1700,
in Charlestown, was ad. to full com. First Chr., Jan. 28, 1727, and d. June
19, 1730, of small-pox. He m. (2) Mary , who was ad. to First Chr.
Dec. 13, 1741, and d. July 25, 1752, in child-bearing. He was pub. June
2, 1754, to Elizabeth Wendover, but did not marry her.
Children of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Upham) Dcnvs.
born in charlestown, MASS.; BAPTIZED AT FIRST CHURCH.
152* i. Eleazer*, b. Mar. 2, bapt. Mar. 3, 1728; d. June 25, 1807, in Sherborn, Mass.
153 ii. Mary, bajjt. Jan. 25, 1729; d. June 23, 1730, of small-po.\.
Children of Jonathan and Mary Dows.
born in charlestown, MASS.; BAPTIZED AT FIRST CHURCH.
154 i. Jonathan, b. May 12, 173-; d. y.
155 ii. Jonathan, b. Jan. 15, bapt. Jan. 22, 1737 ; d. Sept. 16, 1741.
156 iii. Benjamin, b. Apr. 23, bapt. Apr. 30, 1738 ; was a cooper in Sherborn, Mass., where
he m. Jan. 24, 1765, Union, clau. of Richard Kettell. She was bapt. July 18,
1742, in First Chr., Charlestown. Benjamin's name is in the list from Charles-
town, sailing Apr. 24, 1759, in an expedition. He d. intestate ; John Larkin
and Thomas Wood were appointed admrs.. May 3, 1784. No chn.
Mary, b. Dec. 9, bapt. Dec. 14, 1740.
Elizabeth, b. Dec. 19, bapt. Dec. 26, 1742.
Hannah, b. and bapt. June 23, 1745.
Jonathan, b. Sept- 23, bapt. Sept. 27, 1747 ; estate taxed, 1770.
Sarah, bapt. Mar. 4, 1750.
Abigail, bapt. July 26, 1752 ; d. y.
* For descendants see Wyman's Genealogies and Estates of Charlestovvn.
IS7
IV.
iS8*
V.
iSQ*
VI.
160
Vll.
161
vm.
162
IX.
30 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
FOURTH GENERATION.
66
SAMUEL DOWSER son of Maximilian (20), was b. Oct. 17, 17 12,
in Charlestown, Mass., where he prob. d. a. 1752. He m. Alice, dau. of
Caleb Call, who was son of John. She was bapt. Dec. 9, 1716, at First
Chr., Charlestown, and d. Feb. 4, 1754-
Children of Samuel and Alice (Call) Dowse,
born in charlestown, mass.; baptized at first church.
163* i. Samuel^, b. Mar. 5, 1734; bapt. Mar. 10, 1754.
164 ii. John, b. Mar. 11, 1736; bapt. Mar. lo, 1754; d. Sept. 13, 1762, at Martinique, West
Indies.
73
BENJAMIN DOWS^ son of Ebenezer (32), was b. Feb. 6, 1716,
in Billerica, Mass., where he was a farmer and d. a. 1793. His name is in
the list of sittings in the meeting-house, Billerica, a. 1736, in second seat,
side gallery; taxed minister's rate, 1755, 3s. iid.; province tax, 1776, 3^^.
5^-. 4d. He was one of the fifty-four men under Capt. Jonathan Stickney,
Col. Ebenezer Bridge's reg., who marched from Billerica on the morning
of Apr. 19, 1775, upon the Lexington alarm. He may have been one of
the fifty who were in training as minute-men by vote of the town in March,
but this is uncertain. It is stated that he served six days; wages were
8;^. 6s., and id. per mile for three miles, — total 8£. 6s. 3^. (Mass. Rolls,
vol. xiii, p. 1 18).
His name is in the "Coat Rolls," as receiving a coat, for services,
"more or less" for eight months at the siege of Boston, lasting from May
to Dec, 1775 (Mass. Rolls, vol. Ivi).
He is called a corporal under Capt. Solomon Kidder, Col. Brooks' reg.,
enlisting at White Plains, N. Y., 1776. For this service he received a coat
and bayonet (Mass. Rolls, vol. xx, p. 179).
He was also one of thirty-two men who marched from Billerica under
Capt. Edward Farmer, Col. Jonathan Reed's reg., "to reinforce the North-
ern Army" which was fighting Burgoyne at Bennington and Saratoga, in
response to the resolve of the General Court, passed Sept. 22, 1777.
He enlisted Sept. 29, 1777; was discharged Nov. 8, 1777; wages per
mo. 2;^. 4s.; pay for mileage, 185 miles, 15^-.; total, 3;^. os. id. (Mass.
Rolls, vol. xix, p. 38).
At the sale of pews, Dec. 8, 1797, to pay for the new meeting-house
(Unitarian) erected in that year, Benjamin Dows and William Frost bought
pew No. 49, lower floor, for $128.
Cambridge registry of deeds gives evidence of much buying and sell-
ing of land between Benjamin, Benjamin, jr., and others.
"Benjamin Dowse of Billerica" wins an appeal, but pays costs (Cam-
bridge Court of Sessions, 1735-48, p. 332).
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 31
Benjamin Dows m. a. 1749, Hannah, dau. of Robert and Hannah
(Frost) Mears. She was b. Apr. 21, 1728, in Billerica, where she prob. d.
He made his will* Jan. 14, 1790, appointing his son Joseph sole exr.
Childrkx of Bk.xjamin and Hannah (Mears) Dows.
born in billerica, mass.; baptized at church of christ.
165* i. Mary^ b. Apr. 4, bapt. Apr. 15, 1750.
166* ii. Benjamin, jr., b. Jan. 30, bapt. Feb. 2, 1752; d. May 9, 1821.
167 iii. Hannah, b. Nov. 6, bapt. Nov. 11, d. Nov. 24, 1753.
168* iv. Martha, b. Nov. 4, bapt. Nov. lo, 1754; d. a. 1838, in Gabon, O.
169* v. Hannah, b. Oct. 24, bapt. (Elizabeth), Oct. 24, 1756; d. Aug. 8, 1838, in Weld, Me.
170 vi. Joseph, b. July 20, bapt. July (11 ? rec), 1758; d. Oct. 3, 1759.
171* vii. Joseph, b. Feb. 5, bapt. Feb. 10, 1760; cf. Nov. 4, 1847, in Billerica.
172* viii. Sarah, b. Mar. 10, bapt. Apr. 18, 1762; d. Aug. 26, 1851, in Weld, Me.
173* ix. Ahujail, b. Sept. 7, bapt. Sept. 8, 1765.
74
JOHN DOWSE*, son of Ebenezer (22), was b. Oct. lo, 171 7, in
Chelmsford, Mass., says the Billerica rec, though prob. just over the line
from the "Dows homestead," as "no rec. appears in Chelmsford. He is in
the list of sittings in the meeting-house about 1736, second seat, side gal-
lery; prob. removed soon after to Roxbury, Mass., where he was a farmer
and d. Apr. 29, 1790, g. s.
For a long time the compiler was unable to prove that this John
Dowse was a descendant of Lawrence Dows, as early Roxbury records
were poorly kept. Visiting the old burying-ground, corner Eustis and
Washington sts., Roxbury district of Boston, Mass., the following lines
and inscription were found upon a stone, and the date of death, with age,
is his only proof that John Dowse of Roxbury and John Dows of Billerica
are identical :
"In memory of Mr. John Dowse who departed this life Apr. 29''', 1790,
in the 73'd year of his age."
inscription.
Stop dear friend & think on me,
As you are now so once was I
As I am now so you must be
Prepare for death & follow me.
John Dowse m. Nov. 7, 175 1, Mehitable Pay.son of Dorchester,
Mass. He d. intestate, Thomas Williams, jr., being appointed admin.
Invt. May 26, 1790, — total, 65^. los.
Invt. included three notes of hand, one signed B. Dowse, jr. (prob.
166), one John Dowse, jr. (174), and one John Belcher.
"It appearing that the personal estate of the said John Dowse is in-
* The compiler has a paper d^ted Feb. 6, 1793, certifying that the subscribers have received their just dues from
the estate of Benjamin Dows. In this paper are found the signatures of Benjamin and Mary Needham (165), Benja-
min Dows, jr. (166), Nathaniel and Martha Kittredge (168), James and Hannah Masterman (169), Ebenezer and
Sarah Newman (173), and Josiah and Abigail Newman (I?.*!).
32 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
sufficient to pay his debts, and that the widow Mehitable Dowse is in dis-
tressed circumstances, Sic, granted, — to allow her out of said estate the
sum of thirty pounds a year" (Prob. Court, Boston, June 7, 1790).
Children of John and Mehitahle (Payson) Dowse,
horn in roxbury district of boston, mass.
174* i. John, jr.^, b. Oct. 16, 1752; d. before 1801.
175 ii. Ann, b. Sept. 24, 1754.
176 iii. Mary, b. Mar. 2, bapt. Mar. 13, 1757 (Record Commissioners' Reports, Boston); m.
Oct. 2, 1781, in Roxbury, John Andrews.
177 iv. Susannah, b. May 17, bapt. March(?) 29, 1761 (Record Commissioners' Reports, Bos-
ton); a Susannah Dowse made a will June 29, 1838 ; pro. Jan. 4, 1840, Norfolk
Co. Probate (5731), in which she says she was b. in Roxbury, lived at one time
in Dorchester, Mass., later in Petersham, Worcester Co., and bequeaths her
property to John J. Clark, Counsellor-at-law, of Roxbury. She is called widow,
probably by courtesy. Invt. $2291, personal. This is prob. the same Susannah
Dowse as above, although descendants of J. J. Clark fail to establish the fact.
178 V. Mehitable, b. Fef). i, bapt., as Margaret, Feb. 10, 1765.
75
EBENEZER DOWS. JR.^ son of Ebenezer (33), was b. Dec. 29,
1 7 19, in Billerica, Mass., where he was a farmer and d. prob. a. 1790. He
was taxed minister's rate, 1755, 3J". 9^.; province tax, 1776, 19^-. Under
call of Aug. 9, 1777, Capt. Joseph Winch raised a company of ninety men
and marched Aug. 14, via Bennington, for service in the Northern Depart-
ment; was in Col. Samuel Bullard's reg., and was out till Dec. 10. The
men belonged to Sherborn, Holliston, and Framingham, Mass. This com-
pany was engaged in the battles under Gen. Gates, which led to the sur-
render of Burgoyne, and was present on that occasion. The men were
mustered at Framingham, and the date of Ebenezer Dows' discharge is
given as Nov. 29; time of service, including eleven days for 220 miles to
return home, was 3 mos. 29 days; wages ()£. \id. (Mass. Rev. Rolls, vol.
xxiv, p. 138).
Ebenezer Dows m. Jan. 18, 1755, in Chelmsford, Mass., Elizabeth
Corey, who was b. a. 1728, prob. in Chelmsford, and d. Dec. 9, 1798, in
Thetford, Vt.
Jan. 22, 1790, widow Elizabeth prays Judge of Probate for admin, upon
estate of her husband, who d. intestate. Admin, granted to Asa Spaulding
Mar. II, 1790. Appraised Mar. 29, 1790, at S~£- 8-S". (Cambridge Probate
Court).
Children of Ebenezer and Elizabeth (Corey) Dows.
born in billerica, mass.
179 i. Susannah'' [twin], b. Jan. 28, 1757; bapt. June i, 1758; m. (i) Apr. 16, 1780, in
Billerica, Mass., Joseph Easterbrooks, from Hollis, N. H. (.''). The town
clerk of Hollis states that a Joseph Easterbrooks, son of Joseph and Lydia,
was b. Mar. 28, 1764. Susannah Dows m. (2) Jonathan Howard, who lived
in Thetford, Vt. No descendants now known to be living.
180 ii. Elizabeth [twin], b. Jan. 28, 1757; bapt. June i, 1758; m. James Sawyer, who
lived in Thetford, Vt. No chn.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 33
i8i* iii. Ruth, b. Aug. 9, bapt. Aug. 19, 1759; d. before 1794.
1S2 iv. Mary, b. June 14, bapt. Nov. 29, 1762; d. before 1794.
183 V. Olive, b. Oct. 15, bapt. (Sept. 8, rec.) 1765 ; d. before 1790.
1S4* vi. Joanna, b. Mar. 7, 1768 ; bapt. June 7, 1772 ; d. Nov. 25, 1833, prob. in Thetford, Vt.
185 vii. LvDiA, b. Mar. 18, bapt. June 7, 1772; was unmarried in 1795.
4 4
MARY DOWS^ dau. of Ebenezer (33), was b. Nov. 26, 1725, in
Billerica, Mass., where she m. Oct. 22, 1745, Joseph, jr., son of Joseph
and Deliverance Foster of Andover, Mass. He was b. Aug. 5, 17 18, in
Andover, Mass.
Children of Joseph and Mary (Dows) Foster.
horn in andover, mass.
186 i. Joseph", b. Feb. 9, 1751.
187 ii. Dorcas, b. June 7, 1752.
188 iii. Mary, b. Aug. 20, 1753.
189 iv. Sarah, b. Dec. 31, 1755.
78
ANNA DOWS^ dau. of Ebenezer (33), was b. Mar. 30, 1727, in
Billerica, Mass., where she m. Apr. 24, 1755, Nathaniel Belcher, who
lived in Chelsea, Mass.
Children of Nathaniel and Anna (Dows) Belcher,
horn in chelsea, mass.
190 i. Nathaniel^ b Aug. 30, 1756.
191 ii. Anna, b. Aug. 6, 1758.
192 iii. Sarah, b. Apr. 13, 1761.
81
ELEAZER D0WS4, son of Ebenezer (33), was b. Dec. 26, 1734,
in Billerica, Mass., where he was a farmer and prob. d. after 1785. His
province tax, 1776, was iSj". id. He served in the army for the reduction
of Canada, 1757; also an Eleazer served under Capt. Amos Perry, Col.
Hawes' state militia, enlisting July 28, 1778, and being discharged Sept.
12, 1778; time, with travel, i mo. 17 days (Mass. Rolls, vol. iii, p. 47).
This latter record may belong to Eleazer, jr. (304).
Eleazer Dows m. Lucy Proctor.
Children of Eleazer and Lucy (Proctor) Dows.
BORN IN billerica, MASS.; BAPTIZED AT CHURCH OF CHRIST.
193* i. Eleazer, jr.^, b. July 6, bapt. Aug. 5, 1764; d. Dec. 19, 1844, in Charlton, N. Y.
194* ii. Jesse, b. May 22, bapt. May 24, 1767.
195* iii. Lucy, b. June 25, bapt. July 2, 1769; d. in Burnt Hills, N. Y.
196* iv. Thomas, b. Oct. 5, bapt. Oct. 13, 177 1.
135
NATHANIEL DOWSE, JR.^, son of Nathaniel (54), was b.
prob. in Charlestown, Mass.; bapt. May 22, 1748, in Trinity Chr., Boston,
3
34 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Mass.; was a merchant in Medford at the time of his marriage, though he
seems to have been a resident of Ward 9, Boston, in 1780; was a sea-
captain and d. at Bombay. News of his death "arrived" Apr. 14, 1792
(Devens).
He m. Feb. 15, 1783, in Medford, Mass., Anne, dau. of Richard Carey,
who was son of Samuel. She was bapt. Mar. 8, 1752, in Charlestown, and
there d. Feb. 29, 1824.
"Ann Dows" was ad. to full com. First Chr., Charlestown, Feb. 12,
1791. Her will, Feb. 21, 1822, pro. Apr. 27, 1824, devised to sister Ann,
I /^'^"^^O widow of bro. Richard Carey, and
(/)( j y\ CL«/»_/ ^^^ chn., ^3500; to Samuel, son of
^ "^/^^y? ^l^^^^i^ C^"^^^'^^^^"'^ bro. Samuel Carey, the income of
^"^ the above during his life, then the
amount to chn. of Richard Carey ; residue to chn. of Richard Carey.
William Austin and Thomas Hooper, exrs. Invt. — Pew No. no in First
Cong. Meeting-house, Charlestown, $75, and goods, all personal, $6286.
The amount of ^3500 was held as late as, and perhaps later than, 1857,
in trust for Samuel Carey.
Child ok Nathaniel and Anne (Carey) Dowse.
197 i. Nathaniel^ bapt. Nov. 27, 1785, in Trinity Chr., Boston; prob. d. y.
132
MARY DOWSER dau. of Nathaniel (54), was b. prob. in Charles-
town, Mass.; bapt. May 14, 1758, in Trinity Chr., Boston, Mass., and m.
Feb. 9, 1780, in the same chr.. Commodore Samuel Nicholson, U. S. N.
He was b. 1742, and d. Dec. 29, 181 1, according to the register of Navy
and Marine Corps, in which he is called "captain."
He was in the census of 1789 with wife and five chn., and with Kath-
erine Drew and Isaac Gragg of Virginia in the family.
Children ok Samuel and Mary (Dowse) Nicholson,
i'robably' born in charlestown, mass., though no record appears.
19S i. Ann Temple^ bapt. Mar. 9, 1781, in Trinity Chr., Boston; m. John Rose Green,
and had ch., David ; bapt. Dec. 11, 1803, in Trinity Chr.
199 ii. Samuel, jr., bapt. May 13, 1783, in Trinity Chr., Boston. A Samuel Nicholson, jr.,
enlisted as midshipman, Apr. 30, 1798, U. S. N., and d. Sept. 25, 1798, is prob.
the same.
2CO iii. Nancy.
201 iv. Joseph, bapt. Apr. 28, 1786, in Trinity Chr.; was a lieut., U. S. N.
202 V. Robert, bapt. Apr. 28, 1786, in Trinity Chr.; sponsors were Capt. Nicholson and
Miss Dowse.
203 vi. Edward.
153
ELEAZER DOWS*, son of Jonathan (59), was b. Mar. 2, 1728.
in Charlestown, Mass., where he m. (i) Nov. 9, 1749, Eunice Dana, who
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 35
XA^^^t^ ^cnj^^^
was b. a. 1726, and d. Sept. 18, 1764, in Charles-
town, being bur. in the Phipps-street burying-
;"round, where the name on her stone is spelled
Uows." She was ad. to First Chr., Charles-
town, Sept. 15, 1745.
He m. (2) Apr. 18, 1765, in Charlestown, Mehitahle Brentnall,
widow of David Barker. She was b. / /} fl /— /
Jan. 14, 1732, in Chelsea, Mass.. and^^^/^I^C^ ^^Tt^i/"^
d. Mar. 16, 1809, in Sherborn, Mass.
By David Barker she had children whose descendants are living in Charles-
town and Medford, Mass.
Eleazer Dovvs was ad. to full com. First Chr., Charlestown, Dec.
23, 1764; he followed his trade as leather-dresser in Charlestown and
Sherborn, Mass., and signed a petition Nov. 24, 1773, against the im-
portation of tea by the East India Co. (Frothingham's Hist. Charlestown,
p. 291).
He settled in Sherborn, Mass., in 1775, on the Southville road, oppo-
site the house of William Woodcock, having fled from Charlestown with
his children at the burning of that town in 1775, by which he lost all his
possessions.
About the time of his going to Sherborn, Eleazer Dows used his
name with the "e" (Dowse), and to this is ascribed the fact that all his
^ A J^ descendants, and necessarily all of the name who
^JL^CX/l^fAt/^}(jU/^ were born in Sherborn, do the same. In early
u documents, etc., he signed his name without the
"c," and Eleazer, jr., did the same. The name seems to have been as dis-
tinctly marked "Dowse" in Sherborn in later days, as it was "Dows" in
Billerica, Mass.
In the list of losses, June 17, 1775, Eleazer "Dowse" made claim
for 340^. on buildings (house 266^. 13^-. A,d.\ barn, work-house and
smoke-house, 73^. 6s. M), \2£. on fences and trees, 15^. on personal
estate, 2^,. \os. for cartage of personal effects; total, 369^. io.y.; prop-
erty situated at 132 Main street, Charlestown (James Hunnewell's Hist,
of Charlestown, 1887). This estate was mortgaged to Dr. I. Rand
in 1760 and discharged in 1770, and included dwelling-house, shop, and
barn.
Eleazer Dows d. June 25, 1807, in Sherborn, Mass. His will, dated
Jan. 29, 1803, appointed his son Joseph sole exr. The second clause of
the will reads: "I do hereby give to my son Joseph Dowse fifty dollars on
account of his extra kindness and attention to me and my beloved wife
(the step-mother of Joseph)." After the death of his wife and the pay-
ment of the aforesaid legacy of $50 to his son Joseph, the residue of the
estate, valued at ^2100 more or less, was equally divided among his
children.
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204*
205
206*
iii.
207
208*
iv.
V.
209
vi.
THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Children of Eleazer and Eunice (Dana) Dows.
KORN IN CHARLESTOWN, MASS.; BAPTIZED AT FIRST CHURCH.
Eleazer, jr.^, b. Sept. i, bapt. Sept. 2, 1750; d. Jan. 12, 1826, in Sherborn.
Mary, bapt. Oct. 14, 1753; cl. Aug. 13 (1756.'), rec; as. i yr. 10 mos., g. s.
Eunice, b. May 23, 1756; d. Sept. 2, 1838, in Natick, Mass.
Joseph, b. Dec. 31, 1758, bapt. Jan. 7, 1759 ; d. y.
Joseph, b. Jan. i, 1760; d. Mar. 29, 1839, in Sherborn, Mass.
Benjamin, b. Jan., bapt. Feb. 8, 1761 ; d. June 21, 1762.
vii. Benjamin, bapt. May i, 1763 ; d. in 1775, in Holliston, Mass., so says marble,
viii. Jonathan, bapt. Sept. 16, 1764; d. Dec. 30, 1772, in Sherborn.
. Children of Eleazer and Mehitable (Brentnall) Dows.
born in CH.ARLESTOWN, MASS.; BAPTIZED AT FIR.ST CHURCH.
:''^;;^^^^ J^<rt^-
I ciiuii Kauic 111.111 III Ills way. iJiM 1! in
!I2 i. John, b. Jan. 8, bapt. Jan. 12, 1766;
d. Apr. 26, 1814, in Roxburv, -- ,, .. ^_ _,^^ ^^v- , _
Mass.; unmarried. ' i// ^ ^^C-^'7^ _Z^ ^'t-^C^-^
•13 ii. Mary, b. Apr. i6, bapt. Apr
1767 ; d. Oct. II, 1772.
:i4* iii. James, b. Apr. 28, bapt. Apr. 30, 1769; d. Aug. 10, 1S14, in Canada.
!i5 iv. Thoma.s, b. Jan. ir, bapt. Jan. 20, 1771 ; d. Oct. 18, 1772.
;i6 V. Thomas, b. Dec. 28, 1772; bapt. Jan. 3, 1773; d. Nov. 4, 1856, in Cambridgeport,
Mass., of disease of the heart.
Thomas Dowse, aptly styled the " Literary Leather-Dresser," was a most
remarkable man in his way. Born in Charlestown at a time when the people
were in the midst of intense rev-
olutionary excitement, we find
^ his parents fleeing for their lives
^-^4^0 '' at the burning of the town on
the 17th of June, 1775, fi""^*^ to
Holliston, and then to Sherborn, where the father was obliged to start anew in
his trade as leather-dresser. Thomas received injuries when six years old by
falling from a tree; rheumatic fever followed, rendering him lame and a great
sufferer at periods for life.
He was taught his trade by his father, then entered partnership with differ-
ent ones, working continually until his 74th year. A better extract of his life
can hardly be given than that presented in the " Orations and Speeches " by
Edward Everett, vol. i, p. 324 :
"I scarce know if 1 may venture to adduce an instance, near home, of the
most praiseworthy and successful cultivation of useful knowledge on the part
of an individual, without education, busily employed in mechanical industry.
" I have the pleasure to be acquainted, in one of the neighboring towns,
with a person who was brought up to the trade of a leather-dresser, and has all
his life worked, and still works, at this business. He has devoted his leisure
hours, and a portion of his honorable earnings, to the cultivation of useful and
elegant learning. Under the same roof which covers his workshop he has the
most excellent library of English books, for its size, with which I am acquainted.
The book.s have been selected with a good judgment, which would do credit to
the most accomplished scholar, and have been imported from England by him-
self. What is more important than having the books, the proprietor is well ac-
quainted with their contents.
" Among them are several volumes of the most costly and magnificent en-
gravings. Connected with his library is an exceedingly interesting series of
paintings in water-colors, — copies of the principal works of the ancient masters
in England, which a fortunate accident placed in his possession, — and several
valuable pictures purchased by himself. The whole forms a treasure of taste
and knowledge, not surpassed, if equalled, by anything of its kind in the coun-
try." With reference to the copies in water-colors, it may be well to state that
he hesitated about paying the custom duties of one thousand dollars on them.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 3/
but while placed on exhibition they were so much admired by the public, that
he had no farther thought of jiarting with them.
There is a story that when about fifty years of age he condescended to address
a lady with intentions of marriage, but for some reason that was the end of it.
He was the first in America to raise a monument to the memory of the im-
mortal printer, Franklin, which he did in a way quite characteristic of the man.
He did not attempt to raise money by subscription, but put his hand in his
pocket and in a quiet way made his plans. These resulted in erecting at Mount
Auburn a monument with a simple inscription, near which he also erected a
smaller stone to mark his own resting-place.
Toward the close of his life he wisely provided for keeping together his
valuable library, by donating it on the 30th of July, 1856, to the Mass. Hist.
Society, to be forever kept by them in one room, to be used there, but never
to be removed. This donation consisted of five thousand well-bound volumes
and supposed to have cost Mr. Dowse not less than forty thousand dollars.
Shortly before -his death he consented to sit for his portrait, which was
painted by M. Wight, and which now hangs in the room called the Dowse Li-
brary Room of the Mass. Hist. Society. By his will, of which George Liver-
more and Eben Dale were executors, twenty-five thousand dollars were distrib-
uted in special bequests, and forty thousand dollars were placed in the execu-
tors' hands to be distributed for charitable, literary, and scientific purposes.
The collection of water-colors was given by the executors to the Boston Athe-
naeum, where it remained until 1876. Upon the opening of Museum of Fine
Arts, Trinity Square, it was placed therein, and will probably always remain,
though belonging to the Athenjeum. The Asylum of Aged Indigent Females
and the Massachusetts General Hospital received additions to their funds from
the same source. The Dowse High School, at Sherborn, stands as a monu-
ment to his memory.
To Cambridge, where he lived many years, he left one thousand dollars
for any public improvement. This was divided — five hundred dollars being
given toward the chime of bells in the tower of Grace Church, and five hun-
dred for an illuminated clock for the street in which he lived. On D, the
largest bell of the chime, is inscribed : "Let the name of Thomas Dowse of
Cambridge be remembered. The liberal man deviseth liberal things."
The Dowse Institute, at Cambridgeport. is the result of a fund of $10,000,
the income of which is used for any charitable purpose. At present the income
is spent for a course of lectures, concerts, and readings, held in Union Hall,
each year.
In closmg this sketch a word should be said of the Eulogy of Thomas
Dowse, by Edward Everett, delivered before the Mass. Hist. Society, on the 9th
of Dec, 1858, and subsequently published in book form. Those who would
learn more of the "Literary Leather-Dresser" will do well to read this Eulogy,*
rendered as only Edward Everett could render it, and which portrays the char-
acter of the man so exceedingly well.
158
ELIZABETH DOWSE^ dau. of Jonathan (59), was b. Dec. 19,
1742, in Chaiiestown, Mass., where she m. Oct. 10, 1765, Robert
Wilkinson. She owned covenant at First Chr., Charlestown, Nov.
30, 1766.
* The Eulogy, printed by John Wilson & Son, 1859, contains portrait of Thomas Dowse, from painting by M.
Wight, engraved by J. Andrews. The engraving from which was printed the likeness in the Proceedings of the Mass.
Hist. Society, vol. 1855-58, was from painting by M. Wight, engraved by H. Wright Smith.
The title of LL. D., conferred by Harvard College, was construed by Everett to mean Literary Leather-Dresser.
The First National Bank of Cambridge has bank notes with likeness of Thomas Dowse upon them.
38 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Children of Rohert and Elizabeth (Dowse) Wilkinson.
HORN in CHARLESTOWN, PROBABLY, AS THEY WERE BAPTIZED AT FIRST CHURCH.
217 i. Elizabeth^, bapt. Jan. 4, 1767.
218 ii. Mary, bapt. Apr. 9, 1769.
219 iii. Hannah, bapt. May 12, 1771.
220 iv. Robert, jr., bapt. Nov. 8, 1772.
159
HANNAH DOWSE*, dau. of Jonathan (59), was b. June 23, 1745,
in Charlestown, Mass., where she prob. m. James, jr., son of James In-
GALLS. He was bapt. Mar. 25, 1739, in Charlestown. She owned cove-
nant Oct. 17, 1773, in First Chr., Charlestown.
Children of James and Hannah (Dowse) Ingalls.
first three probably born in charlestown, MASS., as they were baptized at
first church.
221 i. James, jr., 2d^ bapt. Dec. 31, 1769.
222 ii. Abigail, bapt. Aug. 4, 1771.
223 iii. Robert, bapt. Dec. 5, 1773.
224 IV. / ^^^Q ^ ^^ j^g^y North Chr., Boston.
225 V. 5 '
FIFTH GENERATION.
163
SAMUEL DOWSER son of Samuel (60), was b. Mar. 5, 1734, in
Charlestown, Mass., where he lived and prob. d.; occupation is unknown.
Richard Sutton and Abraham Stacy were appointed guardians over said
Samuel, Apr. 13, 1752. He m. Apr. 8, 1756, in Charlestown, Abigail, dau.
of Seth Sweetzek, a grad. of Harvard College. She was b. Nov. 29, 1734,
in Charlestown, and d. Sept., 1804. She m. (2) James Bradish, jr., by
whom she had no chn.
Samuel Dowse was in Capt. Isaac Hall's company which mustered at
Medford, Mass., and was ordered by Gen. Washington to take Dorchester
Heights, in Mar., 1776. Eour days' service is credited to Samuel, for
which he received ys. <^d. (Mass. Rolls, vol. xx, p. 54). He was private in
Capt. Stephen Dana's company, Mcintosh's reg., Boston, enlisting Mar.
31 for one month's service, and being discharged Apr. 16 (prob. 1776);
bounty ijs., wages i;!^. 2s. 8d. (Mass. Rolls, vol. xviii, p. 240).
Children of Samuel and Abigail (Sweetzer) Dowse.
born in charlestown, MASS.; BAPTIZED AT FIRST CHURCH.
226 i. ^, b. June 30, 1758, d. same day.
227* ii. Samuel, jr., b. June S, bapt. June 10, 1759.
228 iii. Alice, b. Oct. 11, bapt. same day, 1761 ; d. Sept. 16, 1762.
229 iv. Alice, b. July i, bapt. July 3, 1763; d. Dec. 12, 1764.
230* v. Alice, b. Feb. 11, bapt. Feb. 16, 1766; d. Aug. 11, 1848, in Boston, Mass.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 39
165
MARY DOWS^ dau. of Benjamin (73), was b. Apr. 4, 1750, in
Billerica, Mass., where she m. June 15, 1775, Benjamin, jr., son of Benja-
^^_^n • min and Rebecca (Jaquith) Need-
yy O^f^ "^ /■ .<tf^6«^ /^t-«^ Billerica, Mass., and was a sergeant
J// in the Revolutionary war, serving
^/^ as a minute-man at Lexington and
probably at Cambridge, afterwards marching to join the Continental army
at Claverack, N. Y., in 1779.
Children ok Benjamin and Mary (Dows) Nekdham.
born in rsillerica, mass.; baptized at church of christ.
231 i. Molly*', b. Jan. 27, d. June 15, 1776.
232 ii. Patty, b. Apr. 4, bapt. July 6, 1777.
233 iii. Beniamin, JR., 2d, b. Mar. II, bapt. Mar. 14, 1779; m. Sept. 12, 1798, Alice, dau. of
" Samuel Trull of Billerica. She was b. May 5, 1780.
Molly, b. June 11, bapt. July 17, 1781; d. Jan. 19, 1782.
Isaac, b. Dec. 17, bapt. Dec. 22, 1782.
Anna, b. Oct. 28, 1784; bapt. Nov. 21, 1783 (rec).
Nakky, b. Sept. 8, bapt. Sept. 10, 1786
viii. Hannah, b. Sept. 13, bapt. Sept. 14, 1788.
Lucy, bapt. Aug. 26, 1792.
166
234
235
236
IV.
V.
vi.
238
vn,
vii;
239
L\.
BENJAMIN DOWS, JR.'^ son of Benjamin (73), was b. Jan. 30,
1752, in Billerica, Mass., where he was a farmer and d. May 9, 1821. His
province tax, 1776, was \\s. ^d. He m. (i)
Sept. 9, 1773, in Billerica, Abigail, dau. of
A
'^^-o^
f^'s^ oept. 9, l//j, Hi UlllCIlCct, riUlUAli., UclU. Ui
'^' ^^OV^ James and Esther (Hosley) Frost. She was
y' b. July 24, 1747, in Billerica, where she d.
^ Nov. 19, 1788. He m. (2) May 28, 1789, in
Billerica, Rebecca, prob. dau. of Isaac Marshall of Billerica. He m.
(3) Rebecca Parker.
Children of Benjamin and Adigail (Frost) Dows.
born in billerica, mass.; baptized at church of christ.
240 i. Esther*', b. Apr. 10, 1774; bapt. as "Abigail,"' Mar. 26, d. Oct. 15, 1775.
241 ii. Benjamin, jr., b. Feb. 5, bapt. Feb. 23, 1777 ; d. Oct. 17, 1876, in Bedford, N. H.,
where he was a farmer. He m. (i) Dec. 30, 1805, in Billerica, Mass., Lucy
French of Tewksbury, Mass., who was b. May 3, 1778, and d. July 14, 1843,
in Bedford, N. H. No chn. He m. (2) Mary Morrison, who was b. Apr. 25,
1798, and d. Mar. 17, 1876, in Bedford, N. H. No chn. Her will bequeathed
to her husband a note, and sundry articles to nieces Isabella Bruce, Mary
Willis, and Mary E Marshall. Pro. Apr. 15, 1876. William Moor, exr.
(Hillsboro' Co. Prob. Rec, Nashua, N. H.).
242* iii. Abigail, b. Oct. 22, bapt. Oct. (14, rec.) 1779; d. Jan. i, 1870, in Bedford, N. H.
243 iv. James, b. Oct. 3, bapt. Oct. 7, 1781 ; d. Dec. 11, 1782.
244* V. Martha, b. Sept. 15, bapt. Oct. 5, 17S3 ; d. Jan. 14, 1843, in Bedford, N. H.
245* vi. Mary, b. Sept. 9, bapt. Sept. 11, 1785 ; d. May 10, i860, in Bedford, N. H.
40 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
246 vii. Jonathan [twin], b. Oct. 6, bapt. Oct. 12, 1788 ; d. Sept. 21, 1844, in Lowell, Mass.,
where he kept a variety-store. He m. Betsey, dau. of John Crosby. She was
b. Oct. 5, 1796, in Chelmsford, Mass., and d. Dec. 21, 1881, in Lowell, being bur.
in Billerica, Mass. No chn.
247* viii. Nancy [twin], b. Oct. 6, bapt. Oct. 12, 1788 ; d. May 6, 1864, in Amherst, N. H.
Children ok Benjamin and Rebecca (Marshall) Dows.
PROBABLY born IN lULLERICA, MAS.S., OR VICINITY, THOUGH NO RECORD OF THEM EXISTS
IN ANY TOWN NEAR.
248* i. John, b. Aug. 27, 1792 ; d. Dec. 5, 1868, in Lowell, Mass.
249* ii. Rebecca, b. Apr. 5, 1796; d. Nov. 28, 1851, in Bedford, N. H.
250 iii. Elizabeth, d. Apr. 3, 1829 (in Boston, Mass., trad, rec), which is only two months
after her marriage, Feb. 5, 1829, in Boston, to John Cook. No rec. of either
beyond the marriage is to be found in Boston, and nothing farther is known by
relatives now living.
251* iv. Hannah, b. Aug. 7, 1801 ; d. Jan. 30, 1864, in Whitinsville, Mass.
Children of Benjamin and Rebecca (Parker) Dows.
PROBABLY born IN BILLERICA OR TEWKSBURY, MA.SS., THOUGH NO RECORD EXISTS.
252* i. Jacob French, d. Feb. 22, 1854, in Winslow, Me.
253 ii. William, is said to have prepared for the ministry, but d. a. 1840, of malignant fever.
His wife d. two weeks later, of the same disease, leaving no chn.
254* iii. Joseph, b. a. 1809 (in Tewksbury, Mass., trad. rec).
25s iv. Sarah, d. y.
1(>8
MARTHA DOWS^ dau. of Benjamin (73), was b. Nov. 4, 1754, in
Billerica, Mass., and d. about 1838, in Galion, (). She m. Nathaniel, son
. J ^-^ of Ebenezer and
/^ J-f-^ // >5 V:/""- / Abigail Kittredge.
^ yy<rl^^-Lcn<X0LAJi[ /V/^^'C^JS'^-^ He was b. May 10.
C-/ ^^ 1753. in Billerica,
Mass.; removed to Weld, and later to Andover, Me., where he was a
farmer, and is said to have d. He
was bro. to James R. Kittredge
(566). The following is the an-
cestry of Nathaniel: Ebenezer,'
Daniel,, Daniel, and John. John was granted, Sei^t. 25, 1660, a five-acre
lot in Billerica, Mass.
Jll,d:70^^
Child of Nathaniel and Martha (Dows) Kittredge.
256 i. Nancy^, m. Nehemiah Storer, prob. a bro. to Isaac Storer (290). A correspond-
ent savs that Nehemiah removed with his mother to Galion, O., and had a
family'of five boys and two girls. Nothing further known concerning them.
169
HANNAH DOWS^, dau. of Benjamin (73), was b. Oct. 24, 1756,
in Billerica, Mass., where she m. Oct. 19, 1780, James, second son of Mar-
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 4I
maduke and Sarah (Reed) Master-
man. Grandmother Masterman, as
she was familiarly called, was a wo-
man of real worth, — a true Chris-
tian, ever ready to converse upon religious matters, and with a kind word
for every one. She was a member of the Congregational church, but was
liberal in her religious views, willing to glean good from other denomina-
tions. She was a great peace- ^^
maker, and benevolent and ^^Zl2y?r?^i^suC <y^'Cf<^7e^r^7^7-igPu*,t^
kind to the poor. Her influ- ^^
ence lives after her, and her memory is loved and cherished by all who
knew her. She d. Aug. 8, 1838, in Weld, Me.
The pedigree of the Masterman family is as follows :
I. John Masterman of Co. York, England, had son
I. Marmaduke, who was a sea-captain, and came to America about
1755, at the time of Gen. Hull's expedition to Canada. He
was m. Mar. 23, 1756, by Rev. Wm. Hooper, rector of Trin-
ity Chr., Boston, Mass., to Mrs. Sarah Reed, wid. of Samuel,
and dau. of James, jr., and Sarah (Pinson) Capen (70). She
was bapt. June 23, 1734, in First Chr., Charlestown, Mass.,
and m. (3) Thomas Goodwin. Capt. Marmaduke Masterman
d. Sept. 23, 1759; he is said to have d. on board his vessel.
Children :
1. Marmaduke, jr., bapt. July 24, 1757, at Christ Chr.,
Boston ; d. ae. 16 yrs.
2. James, b. Apr. 4, bapt. Apr. 8, 1759, in Charlestown;
m. Hannah Dows (169). He was settled for some
time in Deering, N. H., but removed to Weld, Me.,
where he was a farmer and d. May 10, 1842.
The following sketch is contributed by Mrs. David Masterman of
Weld, Me.:
"James Masterman, or Grandfather Masterman as he was known,
was an honorable man and a Christian, rigid in his religious views, and
a democrat in politics. He belonged to the Congregational church, to
which he firmly adhered and in which he was at one time deacon. He was
small in stature, quick-tempered, and promptly resented an insult, even to
blows. When the Revolutionary war broke out he was sixteen years old.
He served as cook in the army for a time, and afterwards shipped in a
privateer. He became a half-pensioner.
"At the close of the war Grandfather Masterman made a number of
voyages to sea, — several times to the West Indies. On one voyage he
went to Bilboa, Spain, and while there he made the acquaintance of a
wealthy Spanish lady who owned many vessels. She told him if he would
42 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
marry her daughter Poll she would give him a brig well loaded with a Dutch
cargo. Then, after a pause, she remarked, 'But, there, you would n't do it
if I should give you all I'm worth.' 'How do you know, ma'am.''' he
queried. 'Because,' said she, 'you've had a few hours' conversation with
a black-eyed girl in your native country, and you never will be married,
either of you, until you are married to each other.' Her remark proved
true. Masterman found his sweetheart waiting his return, although he
fully expected she would be married to another.
"On another voyage he and the ship's crew were castaways at sea.
The rations became reduced to two mouldy biscuits and a half pint of
water each day. One day they found in the hold an old beef-bone which
they souped, each man putting in his biscuit, and this constituted the prin-
cipal meal for that day. At the end of the sixteenth day they were taken
from the wreck, emaciated and feeble, scarcely able to do any work.
"On another voyage some two or three hundred flat-headed Indians
came running down to the water's edge with their boats on their heads.
With surprising quickness these were launched, and the Indians made for
the ship as fast as possible. The captain, knowing that they were bent
on murder and plunder, ordered a cannon loaded with grape-shot to be dis-
charged among them, which made fearful havoc. Those not disabled
turned their boats shoreward with the utmost speed, and on reaching land
deserted their boats and darted into the woods to be seen no more.
"In the winter of 1803-4 Grandfather Masterman and his family,
with two or three other families, moved from Deering, N. H., to Maine.
They had got ready the previous winter, but no snow coming, they post-
poned the journey for a year. After waiting a while for snow they put
horn-beam trucks under their pungs and traveled in this way for forty
miles, when, finding snow, they pursued their journey on runners. On
reaching Andover they found there was no road through the woods to
Weld, then known as No. 5 Plantation, so they were obliged to stay until
March. Most of their number stopped with a Mr. Merrill. The boys
worked out as opportunity offered, and thus they managed to get through
the winter. In March the men and horses, together with men and teams
from Andover, turned out and broke the road through Byron and over the
intervening hill to Plantation No. 5, a distance of about twenty miles.
Returning for the women, children, and goods, they were obliged to camp
over night, the loads being so heavy. They were twenty-seven souls in
number. In the midst of the night Grandmother Masterman prepared a
meal of meat soup, of which they ate, and were ready to start at daybreak.
In No. 5 Plantation they found only five families in as many log houses,
in the midst of small clearings. The family stopped with Nathaniel Kit-
redge, whose wife was grandmother's sister, 'Patty' or Martha Dows, until
they could build a log house for themselves. They were surrounded by
almost unbroken forests, inhabited with bears, wildcats, moose, and other
FAMILY IN AMERICA.
43
wild animals, ofttimes bold and troublesome. The early settlers had to
keep a constant lookout for the safety of their families and their domestic
animals. An abundance of fish was to be found in the pond and its trib-
utaries, and the settlers made good use of the supply.
"The children of Grandfather Masterman's family were noted for their
honorable traits and upright character. It is seldom that a family of eight
can be found who possessed so many sterling qualities. When the word
of one of them was given it was as good as his bond, and he would fulfil
its import as promptly as if it were a note of hand. They were also hardy
and courageous, well calculated to endure the hardships to be found in a
new country, and possessed of pleasing manners and an honest straight-
forwardness of purpose."
Children of James and Hannah (Dows) Masterman.
BORN IN DEERING, N. H., EXCEPT CH. I.
James, jr.**, b. Jan. 2, 1783, in Billerica, Mass.; d. Jan. 15, 1S65, in Weld, Me.
Marmaduke, b. Aug. 23, 1784; d. May 27, 1861, in Weld.
Benjamin, b. May i, 1786; d. Dec. 6, 1850, in Weld.
Hannah, h. Aug. 26, 1787; d. Nov. 6, 1850, in Weld.
Joseph Dows, b. July 31, 1789; d. June 27, 1878, in Weld.
Sarah Sprague, b. Mar. 7, 1792; d. Mar. 20, 1851, in Weld.
Daniel Merrill, b. Feb. 7, 1794; d. Sept. 22, 1878, in Weld.
Rehecca, b. May 21, 1797; d. July 27, 1S61, in Greenbush, N. Y.
257*
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260*
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261*
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263*
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264*
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— im —
JOSEPH DOWS^ son of Benjamin (73), was b. Feb. 5, 1760, in
Billerica, Mass., where he lived, was a farmer, and there d. Nov. 4, 1847.
He m. (i) May 23, 1784, in Billerica, by Rev. Henry Cumings, Sarah,
dau. of Samuel and Judith (Pollard) Sprague. She was b. Oct. 27, 1768,
in Billerica, and there d. May 8, 1809.
He m. (2) Jan. 29, 181 r, in Billerica, Mary, dau. of Isaac and Rhoda
(Wilson) Sprague. She was b. Sept. 3, 1789, in Billerica, and there d.
Jan. 23, 1841. She was a staunch Christian woman, and was a niece to
Joseph's first wife, who was dau. of Samuel, who was son of Nicholas
Sprague, an early settler of Billerica.
In the fall of 1776 a tall and slender youth of sixteen, Joseph Dows
joined a company of volunteers which went to the north-western part of
New York, to prevent the depredations then being committed by the In-
dians in that section. As the company was to bivouac for the winter it
was divided into messes of six to a tent. Joseph's mess constructed a
dug-out in the side of a hill, which made quite comfortable quarters. He
was a noted marksman and killed much wild game, which was his principal
food, and which was undoubtedly the cause of his becoming so strong and
robust, that with a height of more than six feet when he returned home
in the spring his friends could hardly believe him the slender boy who
bade them good-bye in the fall.
44 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
It is related that at a moment when Col. Samuel Bullard's regiment,
at the battle of Stillwater, was not in close action, the soldiers were ordered
to lie down and let the balls pass over them. The man standing back of
Joseph delayed for a moment, and his head was cut off by a cannon-ball.
After the surrender of Burgoyne, when passing over the battle-field, he
stepped in a pool of blood which came nearly to the top of his shoes.
On receiving pay for his services Joseph immediately invested in land
adjoining the homestead, thereby saving the loss which soon followed by
the great depreciation of the Continental money. After the close of the
war he was promoted to major of the "home artillery," which caused him
ever after to be called "Major Dows." He drew an annual pension of $g6
until his death, going to Boston on horseback once a year to get the money,
REVOLUTIONARY RECORD OF JOSEPH DOWS.
The following facts are taken from his declaration for a pension, dated
Aug., 1832, a copy of which was furnished by Hon. John C. Black, com-
missioner of pensions, and also from the Revolutionary Rolls in the State
House, Boston. The "declaration for pension" being somewhat at vari-
ance with the records in the Revolutionary Rolls, in the following items
the letters "D. P." are used for the former, and " R. R." for the latter.
D. P. — In 1776 he volunteered for six- months with Capt. John Minot
of Chelmsford, Mass., who marched about Sept. i to Dorchester Heights,
near Boston, where the company joined the Massachusetts regiment com-
manded by Col. Howe, and he was employed with others in building forts
and doing guard duty until the "term" expired.
D. P. — In the spring of 1777 he engaged for two months with Capt.
Varnum of Dracut, Mass., joining the Massachusetts regiment conmianded
by Col. Howe at Providence, R. I., where they were stationed for a time.
Afterwards his company was ordered on board a vessel at Greenwich and
conveyed to Warwick, R. I., remaining there until "term expired."
R. R. vol. -xxi, p. 3. — He enlisted with Capt. John Minot, under Col.
Josiah Whiting, in the Massachusetts Bay State militia, for two months'
service in R. I., arriving at Warwick Neck May 10, 1777; discharged July
9> ^777- Time of service, including seven days' travel (66 miles), was 2
mos. 8 days; wages 2£. per mo.; total, ^£. los. M.
R. R., vol. xxii, p. 183, and D. P. — In Aug., 1777, he enlisted for four
months under Capt. Stephen Russell of Dracut, Mass., rendezvoused Aug.
15 at Chelmsford; then marched to Bennington, Vt., where he arrived the
day after the battle, which occurred Aug. 16, 1777. His company then
marched to Pawlet, Rutland Co., Vt., where it was attached to the regi-
ment of Col. Samuel Bullard, who marched for Stillwater, N. Y., where
the army under Gen. Gates was opposing the British and Indians under
Gen. Burgoyne.
FAMir.Y IN AMERICA. 45
Joseph Dows was in the battle of Stillwater, Sept. 19, and "at the
taking of Burgoyne" (which m?iy possibly mean that he was in the battle
of Oct. 7, which was the last, and was followed by the surrender of the
enemy at Saratoga, Oct. 17, 1777).
Soon after these last events he was ordered to Albany, then down the
Hudson river to Esopus, which had been burnt by the British Oct. 3,
1777, then to Tarrytown and White Plains, both in Westchester Co., N.
Y., where he was discharged Nov. 30, arriving home on Thanksgiving day,
in Dec, 1777. Time of service, including days to return home, 3 mos., 16
days ; wages 2£. per mo. ; total y£,. is. ^d.
D. P. — He enlisted in Aug., 1778, for eight months, under Lieut.
Flint of Tewksbury, Mass. (the captain being sick), whose company
marched to White Plains, N. Y., where they were attached to the regi-
ment commanded by Col. Poor, a New Hampshire officer, then ordered to
West Point, N. Y., to assist in building Forts Putnam and Arnold. At
the approach of winter he was ordered to King's Ferry, north-west corner
of Westchester Co., N. Y., where his company was employed in preparing
fascines until March, 1779, when he was discharged.
R. R., vol. xix, p. 2>6. — He enlisted June 16, 1778, with Lieut. Flint,
under Col. Thomas Poor, whose regiment was raised to fortify and screen
the passes of North river in the state of New York, under act passed by
the General Court Apr. 20, 1778. He was discharged Feb. 11, 1779.
Time of service, including 12 days allowed to return home, 240 miles, 8
mos. 9 days; wages 2^. per mo.; total iGjQ. 12s.
D. P. — In Sept., 1779, he served three months under an orderly ser-
geant, at Claverack, N. Y., and vicinity, hunting Indians, who disappeared.
R. R., vol. xxiv, p. 106. — He enlisted Oct. 28, 1779, with Sergt. Wil-
liam Warland, under Col. Samuel Danney, in the Bay State militia, for de-
fense of the U. S. A. Discharged Dec. 3, 1779, serving i mo. 6 days, in-
cluding ten days to return home, 200 miles; wages i6s.
At the sale of pews, Dec. 8, 1799, to pay for the new meeting-house
(Unitarian), erected in that year, Joseph Dows bought pew No. 14, in the
gallery, for $69.75.
The First Baptist Chr. was organized Sept. 30, 1828, and he was or-
dained deacon Oct. 9, 1829, resigning Sept., 1839. The meetings of the
church were held in the red school-house, near North Billerica, for some
time, and when a meeting-house was erected nearer the center of the
town he supplied most of the lumber.
Possessed of a stern integrity, when he was moved for right it was
with might. This was well shown when the temperance question was first
agitated in the early part of the century. Doubtless there are many living
to-day who can remember when it was considered a duty that the min-
ister upon calling should have a glass of toddy, Dea. Joseph took his glass
46 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
regularly twice a day, until a certain temperance lecture was given at the
little red school-house, previously mentioned, when he deemed it his duty
to sign the pledge, which he kept until the day of his death. It was to
such sternness of character, together with the ennobling influence of a
devoted Christian mother, that the large
// r-/^ J^ ^-"■"y^ family of children owe their happiness
J^^--^^^^^^— > ^/)cy<-^'-^ and success. Of the twenty-one chil-
^ / ^ dren, thirteen were married and lived
. useful lives. Two are surviving in 1889.
Will of Joseph Dows, Feb. 23, 1836, made son Joseph sole exr.
THE DOWS HOMESTEAD.
Ebenezer Dows (32) settled in Billerica about the year 1715. No
record has been found to show how he came to possess any land. Tradi-
tion says, however, that he built a house of two rooms on the site of the
present building. The property passed to his son Benjamin, and he added
to the house other rooms. Benjamin's son Joseph acquired possession of
the property at his father's death, and as his family increased additions
were made on the back-side. The plate here given is as it appeared about
the year 1865, when Clara Dows, a granddaughter of Joseph, sketched and
made the painting from which the plate is produced.
Four generations of children were born at the homestead, and nearly
all have passed away. None of the name now live in Billerica, and the
property has passed from the Dows family. Yet the cherished memories
clustering around the "Old Homestead" are not forgotten, but are re-
hearsed to children's children. A family ride from Lowell would fre-
quently be toward Billerica ; it has always been an attractive spot to one
claiming descent from this source. When visiting the homestead we often
have heard the declaration, " Here is where father slept, and in winter the
snow would blow through the cracks of the walls upon the coverlet of the
bed." There were trials and hardships, and there were joyful times, as
well, in those days. It could hardly be otherwise in a family of fourteen
children such as Dea. Joseph Dows had.
265
266
267
Chu.dren of Joseph and Sarah (Spraguk) Dows.
born in billerica, mass.
i: "1
ii. I
!"■ ! Seven children^ d. in infancy before 1793, too voung to be named. All the rest bapt.
' '' Oct. I, 1809, at First Chr. (Unitarian), Billerica.
269
270
271 vii. J
272* viii. Sarah, b. Dec. 28, 1793; ^- -^P""- 24, 1873, in Billerica.
273 ix. Judith, b. Feb. 9, 1796 ; d. May 17, 1879, in Weld, Me.; m. Ebenezer Newman (291).
274 X. Olive, b. Jan. i, 1798; d. in (Madrid, Me., trad. No rec. found there); m. prob. in
rxHB US'* '"fL
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 47
Weld, Me., Ei'HKAIM, son of Miller and Rachel Hinckley. He lived and d.
in Madrid. He m. (i) Jane Humphrey. No chn.
275* xi. Ori'IIa, b. Mar. 29, 1S02; d. Sept. 3, 1S7S, in Billerica, Mass.
276* xii. Marinda, b. June 10, 1S04; d. June 2, 1884, in East Chelmsford, Mass.
277* xiii. Mary. b. Sept. 15, 1806; d. (trad, says Billerica, though no rec. exists).
Children of Joseph and Mary (Sprague) Dows.
RORN IN billerica, MASS.
278* i. Eliza Ann, b. Jan. 20, bapt. at First Chr., May 24, 1S12.
279* ii. Joseph, jr., b. Oct. 22, 1813; d. Aug. 23. 1863, in Billerica.
280* iii. Emmel-ine Parsons, b. Feb. 2, 1816; d. Nov. 29, 1876, in Lowell, Mass.
281* iv. Eluridge, b. May 21, 1818; d. Apr. 27, 1S46, in Billerica.
282* V. Calyin, b. Sept. 7, 1820; d. Feb. 9, 1874, in San Mateo, Fla.
283* vi. Amos Wright, b. June 29, 1823.
284 vii. Harriet Newell, b. Dec. 24, 1825; d. Nov. 30 (Nov. 29, g. s.), 1853, in Billerica;
unmarried.
285* viii. GusTAYUs Davis, b. Oct. 26, 1828; d. Feb. 15, 1886, in Boston, Mass.
173
SARAH DOWS^ dau. of Benjamin (73), was b. Mar. lo, 1762, in
Billerica, Mass., and d. Aug. 26, 1851, in Weld, Me. She m. Jan. 17, 1782,
rec. (she stated in her application for a pension that the date was May 15,
1782), in Billerica, by Rev. Henry Cumings, Ebenezer, son of Thomas
and Hannah (Locke) Newman. He was b. June 7, 1756, prob. in Bolton,
Mass.; removed with his parents soon after the Revolutionary war to
Deering, N. H., where he lived for many years, then removed to Andover,
Me., and shortly after to Weld, Me., where he was a farmer and d. Sept.
29, 1839.
He enlisted at Woburn, Mass., where he was residing, June i, 1775,
under Capt. John Wood, Col. Loam mi Baldwin's regiment, and was sta-
tioned for the siege of Boston; and, without leaving when his "term of
eight months" expired, he re-enlisted into the same company and regiment
for one year in Jan., 1776, at Mystic, Mass., where he appears to have re-
mained until he marched to New York city. On the retreat of the army
after the evacuation of the city, Sept. 15, 1776, he was wounded in the
leg and furloughed to a physician, and at the expiration of the furlough he
returned to his regiment, but his limb was so bad that he obtained another
furlough about Nov. i, 1776, to return home, which, on account of his
feebleness, he did not reach until Feb., 1777. After the wounds had
healed he served in 1777 a tour of three months at Roxbury, Mass.
NEWMAN PEDIGREE.
Thomas Newman, a housewright, resided in Lexington, Mass.; was of
Bolton, Mass., 1765, when he joined the other heirs in disposing of the
48 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
estate left by his wife's father. In Nov., 1769, he was dismissed from the
church in Lexington to the church in Rindge, N. H., but probably did not
remain long at Rindge, as Dec. 10, 1772, he purchased land of his brother-
in-law, Ebenezer Locke, and in the deed is called of Woburn, Mass. He
finally settled in Deering, N. H.
The intention of marriage between Thomas Newman and Hannah
Locke was published Feb. 2, 1746, at Lexington. Hannah Locke was in
the fourth generation from Dea. William Locke of Stepney Parish, Lon-
don, Eng. Children of Thomas and Hannah (Locke) Newman, prob. b.
in Bolton, Mass.:
Thomas, jr., Ebenezer, Josiah, and Benjamin. Nothing further is
known of Thomas Newman, jr. Ebenezer Newman m. Sarah Dows (173).
He stated in his application for a pension that his parents had five chil-
dren older than himself. Josiah Newman m. Abigail Dows (173). Ben-
jamin Newman settled in Deering, N. H.; m. Abby Lewis, by whom he
had eight children; removed in 1791 to Washington, N. H., where he d.
in 1830. Many of his descendants are living in different parts of north-
ern New Hampshire.
Children of Ebenezer and Sarah (Dows) Newman.
isoRN in deering, n. h., thou(;h no record exists there.
Sarah'^, b. Oct. 31, 1782; m. James Masterman (257). She d.
Nancy, b. 1784; d. June 3, 1859, in Carthage, Me.
Betsey, b. May 9, 1786; d. in Weld, Me.
Hannah, b. Jan. 25, 1788; d. Oct. 11, 1855, in Weld.
LucRETiA, b. Oct. 7, 1789 ; d. 1873, •" Weld.
Ebenezer, jr., b. Feb. 17, 1792; d. May 7, 1866, in Stillwater, Minn.
Susan, b. Mar. 10, 1794; d. Nov- 12, 1867, in Weld, Me.
Martha, b. Apr. 7, 1796; d. May 29, 1S84, in McClellan, 111.
Oliver, b. May 17, 1798 ; d. May 17, 1S53, in Carthage, Me.
Phebe, b. Nov. 9, 1800; d. Mar. 14, 1872, in Weld, Me.
173
286
287*
288*
iii.
289*
iv.
290*
V.
291*
vi.
292*
vii.
293*
viii
294*
ix.
295*
X.
ABIGAIL DOWS^ dau. of Benjamin (73), was b. Sept. 7, 1765, in
Billerica, Mass., where she rn. Nov. 19, 1782, Josiah, son of Thomas and
Hannah (Locke) Newman. She
<^ Vijd J /^ ,was living as late as Aug., 1848.
exact date of her death is not
r/ known. He was b. in 1758, in Bol-
ton, Mass., lived in Woburn, Mass., during the war, was a farmer in Deer-
ing, N. H., for forty years, then removed to Berlin, now Phillips, Me., and
finally to Dixfield, Me., where he d.
Nov. 5, 1838. While an inhabitant ^;x<?->^^
of Woburn, Mass., he enlisted in ^ ' ^^
July, 1775, under Capt. Wood and f^
Col. Gerrish as a private and substitute for Ebenezer Newman, and served
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 49
two months, when he was relieved by Ebenezer's return to his place in the
ranks. He served three months in the laboratory at Cambridge and as
guard under Sergt. Bryant and Maj. Brown in 1776, and the same year
also six weeks under Lieut. Joseph Johnson on guard-duty at Boston.
From Jan., 1777, he served three months as a substitute for John Colby
at Roxbury, in the command of Col. Heath; then about Aug. i, 1777, he
enlisted as sergeant with Lieut. Johnson for guard-duty at Cambridge,
Mass.; and two months as sergeant from Jan., 1778, under Capt. Nathan
Sargent, guarding prisoners at Bunker Hill from Gen. Burgoync's army.
From May, 1778, he served six months under the same Capt. Sargent
and Col. Gerrish, as guard to the Burgoyne prisoners at Cambridge, to
which he added three months' additional service from Mar., 1779; then,
from July, 1779, he performed a tour of four months at Winter Hill, near
Boston, and in Nov., 1779, as corporal, he was in Capt. Walker's company
which marched to Albany, N. Y., and was stationed at Deboth, on the
Mohawk river, N. Y. In Aug., 1780, he was "called out" for two months'
service in Rhode Island, under Capt. Greene, in Col. Howe's regiment.
Children of Josiah and Abigail (Dows) Newman,
born in deering, n. h., though no record exists there.
296* i. JosiAH, JR.^ b. Feb. 13, 1783 ; d. Sept. 8, 1865, '" Dixfield, Me.
297 ii. Henry, was killed by a falling timber while at a " raising"; unmarried.
298 iii. Polly, m. JosiAH Wilson of Vt. She d.
299 iv. Abigail, m. Thomas Wilson of Vt. Both d. in western N. Y.
300* V. Isaac, b. Aug. i, 1796; d. Oct. 11, 1866.
301 vi. Arathusa, m. John Bryant of Deering, N. H. No chn. She d. Mar., 1866.
302* vii. Lucy, d.
303* viii. John, b July 16, 1800.
304 ix. Judith, m. Amaziah Reed of Weld, Me. Shed.
305* X. Lane L., d. Apr. 2, 1888, in Jackson, Mich. \
174
JOHN DOWSE, JR.5, son of John {'74), was b. Oct. i6, 1752, in
Roxbury district of Boston, Mass., was a shipbuilder, and there m. Oct. 3,
1776, Hannah, dau. of Capt. Edmund and Hannah (Rogers) Morton,
who lived on Beacon Hill, Boston. During the Revolution they removed
to Dorchester, Mass., where they d. and were bur. Hannah Morton was
b. a. 1759, and was prob. the same who was bapt. Nov. 24, 1800, at Second
Baptist Chr., Boston. She d. Dec. 19, 1838, in Cambridge, Mass. Trad,
says John and Hannah Dowse lived for some time in a house back of the
Boylston market, Boston. She m. (2) July 19, 1801, in Boston, Jonathan
Redding.
John Dowse served twenty-eight days from Apr. 19, 1775, under Capt.
Moses Whiting, Col. John Greaton's minute regiment, receiving wages of
19^-., including six miles' travel from home at \d. per mile (Mass. Rolls,
vol. xiii, p. 198).
4
50 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
He served under Capt. Edward B. Williams, Col. Wm. Heath's regi-
ment, at the siege of Boston, — regiments being stationed in Cambridge,
Dorchester, and Roxbury, — and serving from May to Dec., 1775. For
this service he received a "coat" (Mass. Coat Rolls, vol. Ivi).
He also enlisted Mar. 31, 1778, under Capt. Samuel May, in a regi-
ment serving from Mar. 23 to Apr. 16, 1778, his date of discharge being
Apr. 5, 1778; time, with travel, 14 days (Mass. Rolls, vol. xxi, p. 410).
He enlisted again Sept. 22, 1778, under Capt. Jacob Haskins, John
Jacob's regiment, serving until the close of the year. Time, with travel,
3 mos., 13 days; wages, including pay for 60 miles, 15^^^. gs. ^d. (Mass.
Rolls, vol. ii, p. 83).
Children of John and Hannah (Morton) Dowse,
born in roxbury district of boston, mass.
Hannah Murray'"', b. Feb. 15, 1777; d. Mar. 15, 1799, in Boston, of yellow fever.
307* ii. Nancy, b. Oct. i, 1779; f'- Mar. 25. 1S59, in Cambridgcport, Mass.
30S* iii. EiTy-ABETH, b. Jan. 12, 1781 ; d. Aug. 9, 1S19, in Boston, Mass., of yellow fever.
309* iv. John, jr., 2d, b. Oct. 30, 1783 ; d. Sept. 28, 1855.
181
RUTH DOWSER dau. of Ebenezer (75), was b. Aug. 9, 1759, in
Billerica, Mass., and d. before 1794, prob., as she is not mentioned with
her sisters in a deed transaction of that date.
Child of Ruth Dowse.
310* i. James'', b. Feb. 28, 1789, in Billerica, Mass.; d. May 8, 1848, in Columbia, N. H.
184
JOANNA DOWS^ dau. of Ebenezer (75), was b. Mar. 7, 1768, in
Billerica, Mass., and d. Nov. 25, 1833, prob. in Thetford, Vt. She m. Apr.
17, 1787, Moses, son of Timothy and Eunice (Corey) Jaouith. He was b.'
Oct. 29, 1767, in Billerica, and d. Jan. 8, 1839, prob. in Thetford, Vt. He
was in the fifth generation from Abraham Jaquith of Charlestown, Mass.
Children of Moses and Joanna (Dows) Jaquith.
BORN IN billerica, MASS.
Anna^, b. June 2, 1788.
Moses, jr., b. Aug. 19, 1790; d. June 9, 1868, in Boston, Mass.
Polly, b. Sept. 20, 1792.
Sally, b. Sept. 18, 1794; d. Feb. 2, 1869, in East Bridgewater, Mass.
BORN IN thetford, VT.
Asa, b. Dec. 3, 1797 ; d. Apr. 9, 1799.
Betsey, b. Mar. 20, 1799; d. Oct., 1858, in Thetford.
WiLLARD, b. May 14, iSoi ; his son, A. W. Jaquith, res. in North Thetford, Vt.
Aaron, b. Mar. 27, 1803; d. June 15, 1888, in Gloucester, Mass.
Alice, b. Aug. 21, 1S05 ; m. CHAMiiERLAiN.
Diantha, b. May 15, 1808 ; m. Cummings. No chn.
SusAX, b. June 30, 1810; m. P.\ine, and res. in Wisconsin.
Eunice, b. Aug. 16, 181 2; d. May, 1813
311
312*
ii.
313
iii.
314*
iv.
315
316*
V.
vi.
317
vii
318*
vii
319
ix.
320
X.
321
xi.
322
xii
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 5 1
193
ELEAZER DOWS, JR.-^ son of Eleazer (81), was b. July 6, 1764,
in Billerica, Mass., and d. Dec. 19, 1844, in Charlton, N. Y. He volun-
teered at the age of fifteen years and nine months as a soldier in the Rev-
olutionary war. He served three months in 1780, under Gen. Sullivan,
stationed near Newport, R. I , where he frequently saw Gen. Lafayette;
also served three months in 1781 at West Point. After the war he went
to New Hampshire and then to Charlton, N. Y., where he bought a farm
and settled Apr. 8, 1788.
He m. Nov. 25, 1790, Linda, dau. of Capt. John and (Robin-
son) Wright of Grantville, Mass. She was b. Mar. 23, 1774, in Grant-
ville, and d. Nov., 1855, in Charlton, N. Y. Capt. John Wright was
a native of New Haven, Conn.; was an of^cer in the Revolutionary
war, being engaged in the battles of Monmouth, White Plains, Tren-
ton, etc. Capt. Wright immigrated to Charlton, N. Y., in 1788, d. in 1805,
in Catskill, N. Y., and his wife d. 1807, in Charlton. The farm of
Eleazer Dows was about a half mile north of the village of Charlton.
Here he plodded on, clearing forests and doing his farm-work. He erected
a large frame building, which he stocked with tin for making tin-ware and
material for making hats, and started peddlers on the road through New
York, New Jersey, and parts of New England.
By his efforts other tradesmen located in Charlton, and he was really
the means of causing it to be quite a thriving village. P21eazcr Dows had
one hobby — school. Knowing the want of book-learning himself, it be-
came a part of his religion to see that the district school was kept open
winter and summer. He allowed no lagging, no truants, no tardines.s:, and
upheld the master in every thing for school advancement. He watched
carefully that the poor man's children were in school, often questioning
his own children, and if they said "No, sir," unlike Felix of old (Acts
24:25), he waited not for, but made a "convenient season," and learned
the "why and wherefore" of the absentees. If illness was the cause,
there was help: if in want of shoes in winter, shoes were provided; if
clothes, "grandma" always had plenty and to spare; there was no "going
to do" with him, it was done. The character of Eleazer Dows and wife
is well told by a grandchild who was brought up under their roof. She
says: "They were the grandest, most noble couple with whom it was ever
my lot to be associated. I except no one. If lending to the Lord meant
any thing, it meant every thing to them. Surely they made God their
banker and built their own monuments without sham, fuss, or display. The
world was better for their having lived in it."
Children of Eleazer and Linda (Wright) Dows.
BORN in CHARLTON, N. Y.
-•■^A ii \ ^^^' "*^'- reamed, d. in infancy.
52 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
325* iii. LukeB, b. Jan. 4, 1794; d. Jan. 24, 1867, in Charlton.
326* iv. Ann, b. Aug. 5, 1795; d. Oct. 13, 1822, in Charlton.
327* V. John, b. Nov. i, 1797 ; d. Feb. 21, 1844, in Jersey City, N. J.
328 vi. Harry, b. Dec. 16, 1799; d. July 31, 1875; ^^^ ^ commission merchant in Utica, N.
Y., and m. Jan. 31, 1838, Fidelia, dau of Anson and Orrill (Wright) Sprague.
She was b. Feb. 23, 1816, in Pompey, N. Y., and now res. 28 Seneca St., Utica,
N. Y. No chn.
329* vii. Mary, b. Dec. 3, 1801 ; d. Mar. i, 1831.
330* viii. Ammi, b. Dec. 8, 1803; d. June i, 1875, '" Charlton.
331* ix. Betsey, b. Nov. 15, 1805; d. May 10, 1833, in Utica, N. Y.
332* .\. James, b. Oct. 19, 1807 ; d. Apr. 13, 1885, in Cazenovia, N. Y.
333 .xi. Jane, b. Mar. 26, 1810; d. May 22, 1846; unmarried.
334* xii. Sophia, b. Feb. 21, 1812; d. May 10, 1866, in Utica, N. Y.
335* xiii. David, b. Nov. 16, 1814.
336 xiv. Juliet, b. Feb. 4, 1817; d. Dec. 7, 1821, in Charlton.
194
JESSE DOWS'^ son of Eleazer (81), was b. May 22, 1767, in
Billerica, Mass., and prob. removed early in life with his brothers to Charl-
ton, N. Y., where he was a farmer, living about five miles south of the
village. He was a good, honest, plodding man, of stay-at-home tendency,
and a member of the Protestant Episcopal church, while his wife and
daus. attended the Methodist church. He m. Hannah .
Children of Jesse and Hannah Do\vs.
I'RoliAIiLY born in CHARLTON, N. V.
337 i. Mai.inda'', m. (i) Daiuiett, from whom she was divorced a. 1834; ni. (2)
George Brown, of Schenectady Co., when she was verging toward old age.
No chn.
338 ii. Eunice, m. Daggett, bro. to above, but separated, and was always known as
Eunice Dows. No chn.
339 iii. Ei.kazer, d. unmarried.
195
LUCY DOWS^, dau. of Eleazer (81), was b. June 25, 1769, in
Billerica, Mass., and d. in Burnt Hills, N. Y. She m. Isaac Holmes.
She was a woman of very strong character.
Children ok Isaac and Lucy (Dows) Holmes,
perhaps born in burnt hills, n. y.
340 i. David'', lived in Rose's Valley, Penn., a. 1850 ; unmarried.
341 ii. PHEBE,d. unmarried.
342 iii. Lucy, d. unmarried; was engaged to a Mr. Bronson, a Presbyterian missionary, but
for some reason did not marry him. She became a maniac and inmate of an
asylum.
343 iv. Asenath, m. William Shay, who lived in Burnt Hills, N. Y., a. 1835, and had a
family of four chn.
344 v. Eleazer, d. a suicide in Wisconsin ; unmarried.
196 ^
THOMAS DOWS5, son of Eleazer (81), was b. Oct. 5, 1771, in
Billerica, Mass.; prob. removed early in life with his brothers to Charlton,
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 53
N. Y., where he was a farmer, residing on the road to Glenville, about two
miles west of Charlton. He m. Jerusha .
Children of Thomas and Jerusha Dows.
PROBABLY born IN CHARLTON, N. Y.
345 i. Maria**, m. McClarenon of Philadelphia, Penn., and had dau., Mary Ann, b*
304
a. 1825
346
11.
Sabrina.
347
111.
Samantha.
348
IV.
Joseph.
ELEAZER DOWS, JR.^ son of Eleazer (153), was b. Sept. i,
1750, in Charlestown, Mass.; removed with his parents to Sherborn, Mass.,
•^ J /> y^"^ / rii iL/J^^^ ^775' where he lived the rest of
y^iSO^V^^^^ ^Q^)0 (Y^^^/^i/ life. He was a leather-dresser
^ ^"^ and d. Jan. 12, 1826, in Sherborn.
He enlisted in the Revolutionary war May 13, 1775, under Capt. Joseph
Chadwick, Richard Gridley's regiment, serving at the siege of Boston, and
receiving therefor a "coat" (Mass. Coat Rolls, vol. Ivi).
^/^uo^ iot^^ JOrj ^^^
He m. May 16, 1782, prob. in Sherborn, Mary, dau. of Samuel and
Mary (Coolidge) Ware. She was b. Mar. 27, 1755, and d. Nov. 16, 1843.
Children ok Eleazer and Mary (Ware) Dows.
born in sherborn, mass.
349* i. Dana'', b. Dec. 26, 1785; d. Aug. 13, 1849, in Brighton district of Boston, Mass., and
was bur. at Mount Auburn.
350* ii. Polly, b. Aug. 26, 1787 ; d. Jan. 24, 1882, in Sherborn.
351 iii. Nancy, b. June 7, 1789; d. Oct. 5, 1874, in Sherborn ; m. Sept. i, 1816, in Sherborn,
Jesse, son of Isaac and Sarah (Morse) Cousins. He was b. Nov. 29, 1789, in
Ilolliston, Mass., where he was a farmer. He d. May 4, 1864, in Sherborn.
No chn. Mrs. Cousins was noted for making gloves.
352* iv. Samuel, b. June 28, 1797 ; d. Sept. 14, 1844, prob. in Oxford, Mass.
306
EUNICE DOWSER dau. of Eleazer (153), was b. May 23, 1756,
in Charlestown, Mass., and d. Sept. 2, 1838, in Natick, Mass. She m. Oct.
19, 1780, in Sherborn, Mass., Henry,
son of Daniel and Hannah Morse. He
was b. Mar. 23, 1758, in Natick, where
he was a farmer and d. Jan. 12, 1821. He was one of twelve chn., seven
of whom d. of throat distemper within a period of forty-three days.
54 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Children ok Henry and Eunice (Dowse) Morse.
horn in natick, mass.
353 i. Polly", b. Dec. 22, 1781 ; d Feb. 4, 1784.
354* ii. Daniel, b^ Nov. 15, 1783; d. Apr. 8, 1851, in Needham, Mass.
355* iii. Henry, b. Mar. 20, 1786; d. May 11, 181 2, in Natick, Mass.
356* iv. Lucy, b. Nov. 18, 1787 ; d. after 1856, in Walthani, Mass.
357* V. George, b. Mar. 22, 1790; d. Aug. i, 1851, in Natick, Mass.
358* vi. Hannah, 1). Mar. 26, 1792; d. May 25, 1865, in Waltham, Mass.
359* vii. Aaron, b. Nov. 19, 1793; ^- '^P'"- 3- i860, in Framingham, Mass.
360* viii. Amory, b. Nov. 27, 1795; ^- Mar. 19, 1856, in Natick, Mass.
361* ix. Eunice, b, June 19, 1797; d. prob. before 1856, in Waltham, Mass.
362* X. John, b. July 2, 1799; d. Dec. 31, 1864, in Natick, Mass.
208
JOSEPH DOWSER son of Eleazer (152), was b. Jan. i, 1760, in
Charlestown, Mass., and removed to Sherborn, Mass., with his parents in
1775. He soon learned from
^j/ '^ ^ "^-^ '^ — ^er-dresser, at which he contin-
'^^ ued, more or less, all his life.
He m. Sept. 4, 1783, in Sherborn, Deborah, dau. of Moses and Deborah
Perry. She was b. June 15, 1759, and d. Sept. 30, 1822, in Sherborn.
Joseph Dowse settled at a place which afterwards became known as
"Dowse's Corner." He was a man of great moral worth, deacon of the
Pilgrim Cong. Chr., who by his upright and honorable life secured the
respect of all who knew him. He d. Mar. 29, 1839, in Sherborn, intestate,
and his son Benjamin was granted admin. Apr. 9, 1839.
REVOLUTIONARY RECORD OF JOSEPH DOWSE.
The following facts are taken from his declaration for a pension, dated
Aug., 1832, a copy of which was kindly furnished by Hon. John C. Black,
commissioner of pensions, and from the Revolutionary Rolls in the State
House, Boston. The "declaration for a pension" being somewhat at vari-
ance with the records in the "Revolutionary Rolls," in the following items
the letters "D. P." are used for the former, and "R. R." for the latter:
D. P. — He was drafted Dec, 1777, for six months, into the company
under Capt. Harrington, stationed for some time at Sherborn, and also at
Mystic, Mass., guarding military stores.
R. R., vol. ii, p. 133, and D. P. — He enlisted July 13, 1779, under
Capt. Thomas Hovey, serving in Col. Nathan Tyler's and Lieut. -col. Whit-
ing's command, which was first stationed at Providence, R. I., but after
the British evacuated Newport,* was ordered to that place, and he there
rendered guard-duty until discharged early in Dec, 1779; time of service
4 mos. 18 days, total wages i4£. 2s. T,d.
* The British took possession of Newport early in Dec, 1776, and remained there during Gen. Spencer's cam-
paign in 1777, and Gen. Sullivan's in 1778, and did not withdraw their troops until late in the fall of 1779.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 55
R. R., vol. XXXV, p. 1 88. — He enlisted at Springfield, Jan. 7, 1780, and
is described as of light complexion, 5 ft. 6 in. high, age 21.
R. R., vol. iv, p. 214. — Muster roll of men who "engaged" in the
Continental army for six months. He enlisted July 4, 1780, from Sher-
born, Mass., and served 6 mos. 12 days.
R. R., vol. XX, p. 2. — He enlisted Aug. 19, 1781, under Capt. John
Maynard, Col. Webb's regiment [under Capt. Howard as "sergeant" in
the same regiment, says D. P.], which marched to New Jersey* for three
months' service, according to act of the General Court passed June 30, 1781.
Joseph Dowse was discharged Dec. i, 1781. Time of service, including
200 miles' travel, 3 mos. 22 days, wages 3;^. per mo., total 11^. 4^".
Joseph Dowse received an annual pension of $75 from 1832 until his
death.
Children of Joseph and Deborah (Perry) Dowse.
horn in sheriiorn, mass.
363* i. Benjamin*', b. July 22, 1784; d. July 30, 1863, in Sherborn.
364* ii. Eunice, b. June 20, 1787; d. Nov. 4, 1829, in Watertown, Mass.
365* iii. Betsey, b. Mar. 12, 1790; d. June 23, 1846, prob. in Charlton, Mass.
366* iv. Joseph, b. Jan. 4, 1794; d. Aug. 20, 1S73, '"^ Sherborn.
367 V. Nathaniel, b. July 26, d. Aug. 9, 1801.
368* vi. Nathaniel, b. Sept. 7, 1802 ; d. Sept. 14, 1885, in Sherborn.
314
JAMES DOWSER son of Eleazer (152), was b. April 28, 1769,
in Charlestown, Mass., and was a leather-dresser in Sherborn, Mass. He
was in Attleboro', Mass., in 1803.
y <:^3? '^^^ following, kindly furnished by
/^//iyy?'7J^ ^J^C^^'^^'if C* Hon. John C. Black, commissioner of
J^ pensions, gives what is known of the
ly^ war record of James Dowse: "He
enlisted Jan., 18 13, for eighteen months, under Capt. Crooker, in the 9th
U. S. infty., commanded by Col. Learned, and in Apr., 1814, he re-enlisted
for and during the war. In the battle of Chippawa, Canada, July 5, 18 14,
he was wounded and carried to the Military Hospital, where he d. Aug. 10,
1 8 14. The widow stated in her first application for a pension that he en-
listed in 1 81 2, under Capt. Townsend, but whether this was the name of
the recruiting officer or another service in the militia is unknown."
He m. Dec. 24, 1791, in Sherborn, Rebecca, dau. of Adam and Pru-
dence (Leland) Leland. She was b. Mar. 9, 1773, in Sherborn, and d.
Oct. 28, 1867, in Natick, Mass. She m. (2) James Pendle of Virginia.
* The militia of the New England States were ordered to occupy the places around New York city from which
the Continental troops were withdrawn, to march under Gen. Washington to Virginia. The siege of Yorktown followed,
and the surrender of Lord Cornwallis Oct. 19, 1781.
56
THE DOWS OR DOWSE
369*
370*
371
372^
Children of James and Rebecca (Leland) Dowse.
BORN IN SHERBORN, MASS.
Adam^, b. Nov. 9, 1792; d. Dec. 2, 1866, in Troy, N. Y.
Rebecca, b. Apr. 4, 1796; d. May 9, 1864, in Sherborn, Mass.
Thomas, b. Mar. 11, 1798 ; bapt. June 8, 1802 ; d. Mar. 12, 1830, in New York, by his
own hand; m. Henrietta Knapp. Nothing further known.
Eliza, b. Apr. 29, 1801 ; bapt. June 8, 1802; d. Jan. 2, 1884, in Natick, Mass.
SIXTH GENERATION.
221
SAMUEL DOWSE, JR.^ son of Samuel (163), was b. June 8,
1759, in Chaiiestown, Mass., where he was a baker and prob. d. He m,
Feb. 9, 1783, in Christ's Chr., Boston, Mass., Anne, dau. of James Ket-
TELL. She was b. the last of June, 1764, in Charlestown, and d. Aug. 31,
1845, in Boston.
Children of Samuel and Anne (Kettell) Dowse.
BORN in charlestown, MASS.
Nancy", b. Jan. 19, 1784; d. Mar., 1814.
Abba, b. June 29, 1785; d. Mar. 26, 1812, in Lynn, Mass.
Alice, b. July 21, 1787 ; d. Oct., 1848, in Boston ; unmarried. Her estate was inven-
toried Oct. 27, 1848, at $1,461, by John Sumner Williams (878), her nephew and
administrator.
230
373*
374*
375
ALICE DOWSER dau. of Samuel (163), was b. Feb. ii, 1766, in
Charlestown, Mass., and d. Aug. u, 1848, in Boston, Mass. She m. Dec.
14, 1788, Joseph, son of Capt. Daniel and Ann Sprague. He was b. in
1763, and d. Dec. 28, 1821. He was a sea-captain and lived in Boston.
376
37S*
379*
Children ok Joseph and Alice (Dowse) Sprague.
born in boston, mass.
, dau.', b. a. 1792; d. Oct. 5, 1799, in Boston, of throat distemper.
, dau., b. a 1794; d. Sept. 20, 1799, in Boston, of throat distemper.
Ann Dowse, b. Apr. 8, 1796; d. Dec. 15, 1874.
Edward Dowse, b Aug. 1, 1802; d. Apr. 10, i860, in New York city.
243
ABIGAIL DOWS^ dau. of Benjamin, jr. (166), was b. Oct. 22,
1779, in Billerica, Mass., where she m. Dec. 3, 1801, Abijah, jr., son of
Abijah and Beulah (Kibbey) Hodgman of Carlisle, Mass. She d. Jan. i,
1870, in Bedford, N. H. He was b. Oct. 11, 1775, in Carlisle, Mass., and
removed to Bedford, N. H., where he was a farmer and d. May 13, 1864.
The Hodgman pedigree, as given by Rev. Edwin R. Hodgman, of 12
Farwell place, Cambridge, Mass., is as follows:
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 57
I. Thomas of Reading, Mass., who m. in 1663 Mary Morrill, and had
2. JosiAH of Reading, who m. Elizabeth , and had
3. Thomas, b. Feb. 18, 1693, who m. Jan. 12, 1714, Abigail Gerry
of Stoneham, Mass., and had
4. Thomas, b. 1716 or 171 7, m. (i) 1740, Elizabeth Blood,
m. (2) 1759, Jane Flint. He lived in Concord, Mass.,
and both wives were of the same place. By Eliza-
beth he had
5. Abijah, b. 1750, m. Mar. 9, 1775, Beulah Kibbey of
Concord, and had
6. Ahijah, who m. Abigail Dows above.
Children of Abijah and Ahigail (Dows) Hodgman.
born in bedford, n. h., except chn. i and vh.
380* i. William Frost", b. May 14, 1802, in Billerica, Mass.; d. Sept. 27, 1865, in Carlisle,
Mass.
381* ii. George, b. Aug. 4, 1S04.
382* iii. Clarissa, b. Aug. 4, 1S06; d. Jan. 29, 1866, in Bedford.
383 iv. Abijah, jr., b. Mar. 25, 1809; was a farmer in Bedford, where he d. Jan. i, 1835.
He m. in 1834, Mary Barnard. No chn.
384* V. Abigail, b. May 23, 1811 ; d. Oct. 21, 1846, in Bedford.
385* vi. Frederick, b. Nov. 12, 1813.
386* vii. Isaac Parker, b. Aug. 4, 1816, in Amherst, N. H.
387 viii. John, b. Nov. 6, 1820 ; is a farmer, has resided in Boston, Mass., and Nashua, N. H.,
but now lives in Bedford, where he has held all the elective offices in the gift of
the town, from moderator to representative to the general court, inclusive, with
the exception of constable. He enlisted in Co. E, ;5th N. H. vols., in Sept.,
1862, was severely wounded at the siege of Port Hudson, La., June 14, 1863,
being totally disabled in his left arm, on account of which he receives a pension
of $36 a month. He is an attendant of the Presbyterian church, and a repub-
lican. He m. July i, 1845. in Boston, Mass., Harriet, dau. of Martin and
Millie (Dill) Sprague. She was b. May 25, 1818, in Hingham, Mass. No chn.
388 i.\. James French, b. Sept. 2. 1823; d. Sept. 13, i860; unmarried. He had a grocery
store at Boston Neck.
344
MARTHA DOWS«, dau. of Benjamin, jr. (166), was b. Sept. 15,
1783, in Billerica, Mass., and d. Jan. 14, 1843, in Bedford, N. H. She m.
John H. Parker, in Bedford, where they lived. He d. Feb. 12, 1837, oe.
56 yrs.
Children of John H. and Martha (Dows) Parker.
BORN in BEDFORD, N. H.
389 i. Martha H.', b. a. 1810; d. Aug. 14, 1880, in Bedford; unmarried.
390 ii. Abigail F., b. a. 1812; d. a 1872 ? ae. 71 yrs. 6 mos., in North Chelmsford, Mass.,
where she lived, having m. June, 1838, in Bedford, C. L. Dunn. No chn.
345
MARY DOWS«, dau. of Benjamin, jr. (166), was b. Sept. 9, 1785,
in Billerica, Mass., and d. May 10, i860, in Bedford, N. H. She m. (i)
58 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
John Parker, a farmer in Bedford. He was b. Nov. 25, 1784, and d. Feb.
13, 1816, in Bedford. She m. (2) Aug. 7, 1823, Job, jr., son of Job Bailey
of East Bradford, N. H. He was b. Oct. 12, 1776.
Children of John and Mary (Dows) Parker,
born in bedford, n. h.
391 i. Ephraim", b. Jan. 27, 1808; d. Jan. 3, 1823, in Bedford.
392 ii. Mary, b. Mar. 19, 1810; d. May 23, 1850, in Bedford; m. George Hodgman (381).
393 iii. John, b. Sept. 29, 1812; d. Sept., 1837. He is said to have m. Julia Jordan, and
to have had two chn., John and Mary J., of whom nothing is known.
394 iv. Rebecca, b. Mar. i, 1815; d. Nov. 12, 1815, in Bedford.
395 V. Benjamin, b. Sept. 6, 1816; d. May 10, 1845, in Bedford. He is said to have m.
Sophia Jordan.
Children of Job and Mary (Dows) Bailey.
396 i. Ephraim Parker, b. 1824; d. He m. (i) Olive Annis; m. (2) Mary Pressy. No
chn. by either wife. He is said to have been an innkeeper in Cambridge, Mass.
397* ii. Elizabeth, b. Oct. 25, 1S26; d. Sept. 8, 18S6.
398 iii. Clarissa H., d. y.
347
NANCY DOWS^, dau. of Benjamin, jr. (166), was b. Oct. 6, 1788,
in Billerica, Mass., and d. May 6, 1864, in Amherst, N. H. She m. Feb. 6,
1 8 16, in Merrimac, N. H., Isaac, jr., son of Isaac Parker. He was b.
1784, in Reading, Mass., and removed in 1800 to Amherst, N. H., where
he was a farmer and prob. d. He was bro. to Ephraim Parker (349).
Children of Isaac and Nancy (Dows) Parker.
born in amherst, n. h.
399 i. Jonathan", b. Mar. 14, 1818; d. Oct. 19, 1850.
400 ii. Nancy, d. ae. a. four weeks.
401* iii. Isaac, jr., b. June lo, 1822; d. in 1882, in Amherst.
402* iv. Nancy J., b. Feb. 11, 1S25.
403 v. Joseph, b. June 14, 1828; d. Nov., 1833.
248
JOHN DOWSER son of Benjamin, jr. (106), was b. Aug. 27, 1792,
in Billerica, Mass., and d. Dec. 5, 1868, in Lowell, Mass., where he was a
druggist for many years and was always known as Dr. John Dowse. He
m. (i) Oct. 22, 18 18, in Boston, Mass., Elizabeth Badger, a widow. She
was prob. the Elizabeth Dowse dismissed by letter from Baldwin-place
Baptist Chr., Boston, to the First Baptist Chr., Lowell, Mass. (Association
1839-40). She d. in Lowell. He m. (2) Oct. 10, 1842, Ann, dau. of Wm.
B. Ramsey. She was b. Nov. 12, 18 16, and is living in Iowa.
Child of John and Elizabeth (Badger, wid.) Dowse.
404 i. John, jr.', b. Jan. 28, 1823, in Boston, where he d. Jan. 19, 1852. He is said to have
been engaged in gas-meter work in Lowell and Woburn, Mass. He m. Jan. 29,
1846, in Lowell, Damarius, dau. of Horace and Martha Garfield. No chn.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. . 59
Children of John and Ann (Ramsey) Dowse.
BORN in LOWELL, MASS.
405* i. Maria Lanneter, b. Oct. 12, 1845.
406* ii. Benjamin William, b. Sept. 10, 1847.
407 iii. Amos L., b. May 12, 1851 ; d. Sept. 28, 1852, in Lowell.
408* iv. Abbie Ann, b. Dec. 3, 1853.
349
REBECCA DOWS6, dau. of Benjamin, jr. (166), was b. Apr. 5,
1796, prob. in Billerica, Mass., and d. Nov. 28, 185 1, in Bedford, N. H.
She m. July 16, 1826, in Boston, Mass., Ephraim, son of Isaac Parker of
Amherst, N. H. He was b. Sept. 7, 1795, and was a shoemaker in Bed-
ford, N. H., where he d. June 26, 1886. He was bro. to Isaac Parker, jr.
(347).
Children of Ephraim and Rebecca (Dows) Parker.
409 i. James Amherst'', b. July 3, 1827, in Boston, Mass.; is a farmer in Bedford, N. H.
He m. (i) Dec. 5, 1855, Lucy C. Cummings of Hudson, N. H., who d. Sept. 7,
1859. He m. (2) Aug. 8, 1864, Eliza A., dau. of John E. and Nancy Woods
of Lowell, Mass. She was b. Aug. 8, 1S35, in Lowell. No chn.
410 ii. Elizabeth, b. June 3, 1830, in Amherst, N. H., is unmarried.
411 iii. Ephraim, jr., b. Mar. 13, 1833, in Amherst, N. H.; d. June 8, 1852.
351
HANNAH DOWS^, dau. of Benjamin, jr. (166), was b. Aug. 7,
1 801, prob. in Billerica, Mass., and d. Jan. 30, 1864, in Whitinsville, Mass.
She m. Jan. 4, 1827, in Boston, Mass., Josiah, son of Asa Richards. He
was b. June 28, 1792, in Ashford, Conn., where he d. Nov. 11, 1842, and
was buried beside Gen. Lyon in the cemetery of that town. He was a
tin and sheet-iron worker, also jeweler. He had resided in Tolland, Conn.,
and Providence, R. I.
Children of Josiah and Hannah (Dows) Richards.
412 i. Moses H.", b. Jan. 14, 1828, in Providence, R. I.; d. Oct. 21, 1873, in Hartford, Conn.
He was unmarried, was a landscape painter, and had lived in New York city.
413 ii. Stephen L., b. Apr. 19, 1S30; d. July 29, 1831.
414* iii. Isaac Pratt, b. June 15, 1834, in Ashford, Conn.
353
JACOB FRENCH DOWSER son of Benjamin, jr. (166), was prob.
b. in Billerica, Mass., resided for a short time in Boston, Mass., and was a
contractor and builder of stone-work, and later a farmer in Winslow, Me.,
where he d. P'eb. 22, 1854.
He m. (i) July 27, 1826, in Boston, Mass., Mary Jane, dau. of Sim-
eon and Sibyl (Spaulding) Simpson. She was b. a. 1805, in Winslow, Me.,
where she d. Nov. 17, 1835.
He m. (2) Adah Stevens, dau. of James Bartlett and Abigail (Stevens)
Witham. She was b. in Smithfield, Me., and d. in Winslow, Me.
60 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
He m. (3), pub. July 6, 1845, in Winslow, Lucinda Fuller, dau. of
James Bartlett and Abigail (Stevens) Witham. She was b. Nov. 11, 1820,
in Smithfield, Me.; m. (2) , m. (3) Partridge. Mrs. Partridge re-
sides in East Northport, Me.
Child of and Mary JaiNE Simpson.
415* i. Sarah Jane [Dowse]", b. Nov. 25, 1825, in Winslow, Me.; d. Jan. 26, 1867, in Cato,
Mich.
Children of Jacob French and Mary Jane (Simpson) Dowse.
416* i. Mary Lyman, b. May 11, 1827, in Boston, Mass.; trad. rec.
born in winslow, me.
417* ii. Abba Salina, b. Dec. 14, 1828; d. Oct. 19, 1877, in Lynn, Mass.
418 iii. William Henry, b. Sept. 21, 1830; d. Sept. 15, 1833, in Winslow, Me.
419* iv. Elizabeth Sophia, b. Mar. 7, 1833.
Children of J.\cob French and Adah Stevens (Witham) Dowse.
born in winslow, me.
420 i. William Henry, b. June 14, 1837 ; m ; res. Neillsville, Wis., and has one ch. who
is m. He was in the Civil war.
421* ii. Jacob Franklin, b. Sept. 16, 1838.
422 iii. Joseph Harrison, b. Apr. 18, 1840; d. Oct. 13, 1S45, in Winslow, Me.
423* iv. Helen Marr, b. July 28, 1841.
Child of Jacob French and Lucind^ Fuller (Witham) Dowse.
424 i. Joseph Dudson, b. Oct. 8, 1846, in Winslow, Me.; is a jeweler, residing in New
York state. He m. Mary Brown, from whom he was divorced. She is said
to be living in Attleboro', Mass. No chn.
254
JOSEPH DOWS6, son of Benjamin, jr. (166), was b. a. 1809 (in
Tewksbury, Mass., trad. No rec. exists). He is said to have left Boston,
Mass., in 1828, and to have been in Philadelphia, Penn., in 1844. He m.
(i) Mary Ann , who separated from him and is living at 7 Central ct.,
Newport, R. I. He m. (2) Elizabeth, dau. of William and Elizabeth
Foster. She was b. a. Apr., 1830, in New York city. She separated
from her husband and lived in Hyde Park, Mass., with her son. She d. of
consumption May 3, 1873, in Hyde Park, ae. 43 yrs. i mo., being interred
in Mount Auburn Cemetery.
Child of Joseph and Elizabeth (Foster) Dows.
425* i. Joseph W.", b. in New York city.
257
JAMES MASTERMAN, JR.e, son of Hannah Dows (169), was
b. Jan. 2, 1783, in Billerica, Mass.; was a farmer in Weld, Me., where he
d. Jan. 15, 1865. He m. Sarah Newman (286). She was b. Oct. 31,
1782, in Deering, N. H., and d.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 6l
Children of Jamks and Sarah (Newman) Masterman.
horn in weld, me.
426* i. James, jr., 2dJ, b. Oct. 7, 1807; d. Apr. 30, 1888, in Weld.
427 ii. Hannah, b. Aug. 19, 1809; m. Amos Keyes. No chn.; both d.
428* iii. Nancy, b. Sept. 15, 181 1 ; d. Mar. 9, 1889, in De Witt, la.
429* iv. Oliver, b. Mar. 9, 1816.
430* V. Almira, b. Oct. 2, 1818.
431* vi. Eben Newman, b. Mar. 21, 1823.
358
MARMADUKE MASTERMAN^ son of Hannah Dows (169),
was b. Aug. 23, 1784, in Deering, N. H., and d. May 27, 1861, in Troy
Grove, 111. He m. (i) Phebe Nichols of Deering, N. H. She was b.
June 10, 1787, and d. Aug. 23, 18 18. He m. (2) Sept. 29, 1818, Hannah
Howe, who d. Mar. 28, 1879, ae. 81.
Children of Marmaduke and Phehe (Nichols) Masterman.
horn in weld, me.
432* i. Maria", b. June 7, 1S07 ; d. Feb. 10, 1884, in Weld.
433* ii. Daniel, b. Dec. 8, 1808.
434* iii. Phebe, b. Oct. 6, 1810.
435* iv. Malinda, b. Apr. 27, 181 2.
436* V. Joseph Nichols, b. Mar. 14, 1814.
437* vi. David Storer, b. Mar. 27, 1816.
Children of Marmaduke and Hannah (Howe) Masterman.
horn in weld, me.
438* i. Armina Cutting, b. July 19, 1819; d. Nov. 7, 1883, in Minneapolis, Minn.
439* ii. Anna, b. July 13, 1824.
440* iii. Harriet, b. Oct. 19, 1828.
259
BENJAMIN MASTERMAN^, son of Hannah Dows (169), was
b. May i, 1786, in Deering, N. H.; removed Feb., 1810, to Weld, Me.,
where he was a farmer and d. Dec. 6, 1850. He m. Mar. 7, 1809, in Deer-
ing, Nancy, dau. of William and Susannah (Walker) Waugh. She was
b. Mar. 7, 1787, in Deering, and d. Sept. 21, 1866, in Weld.
Children of Benjamin and Nancy (Waugh) Masterman.
BORN in weld, me.
Ira", b. Oct. 2, 1810; d. July 20, 1864.
LuciNDA, b. July 2, 1812; d. July 9, 1841, in Weld. She m. Jan., 1841, in Weld,
John R., son of John and Jane (Camel) Robertson. He is a carpenter in
Weld. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist church.
Benjamin Walker, b. July 5, 1814.
Henry, b. Aug. 20, 1816; d. July 10, 1871, in Weld; unmarried. He lived with his
brothers David and Hiram.
Elvira, b. Sept. 27, 1818.
David, b. Aug. 4, 1820.
Rebecca, b. Nov. 26, 1822.
448* viii. Hiram, b. Sept. 4, 1824.
441*
442
1.
ii.
443*
444
iii.
iv.
445*
446*
447*
v.
vi.
vii
62 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
449* ix. Mary Ann, b. Nov. 29, 1826; d. Feb. 7, 1866, in Cambridge, Mass.
450 X. Sarah Jane, b. Mar. 9, 1830; m. June 10, 1854, in Cambridge, Mass., Eliphalet,
son of Nathaniel and Catherine (Bean) Burpee. He was b. Feb. 25, 1814, in
Boscawen, N. H., was a stone cutter in Cambridge, Mass., and d. Dec. 13, 1884,
in South Boston, Mass. He was a republican, and an Odd Fellow for thirty
years; a man of sound judgment and of good habits. Mrs. Burpee res. with
her sister, Mrs. Dummer, in Weld, Me. No chn.
260
HANNAH MASTERMAN6, dau. of Hannah Dows (169), was b.
Aug. 26, 1787, in Deering, N. H., and d. Nov. 6, 1850, in Weld, Me. She
m. Feb. i, 1804, Stephen Barker Webster, who was b. May 19, 1770,
and was a farmer in Weld, where he d. Apr. 15, 1843.
Children of Stephen Barker and Hannah (Masterman) Webster.
BORN in weld, me.
451 i. Hannah", b. Sept. 26, 1805; d. Apr. 9, 1807, in Weld.
452* ii. Sarah, b. Feb. 26, 1807 ; d.. Nov. 2, 1836, in La Fayette, Ind.
453* iii. Stephen, b. Oct. 10, 180S; d. Mar. 25, 1S86, in Weld.
454 iv. Hannah, b. Apr. 2, 1810; d. Dec. 26, 1839, in Weld; unmarried.
455 v. Dorcas, b. Mar. 18, 181 2, d. same day.
456* vi. Caroline, b. July 19, 1814.
457 vii. Dorcas, b. Aug. 25, 1816; d. Aug. 13, 1834, in Weld.
458 viii. John, b. June 15, 18 18; d. Oct. 8, 1826, in Weld.
459 ix. Lucy, b. Feb. 29, 1820; d. Dec. 23, 1S55, in Weld; m. David Stoker (548).
460* X. Mary, b. Nov. 2, 1821.
461* xi. Samuel Rop.bins, b. Oct. 23, 1823.
462* xii. John, b. Feb. 8, 1827.
361
JOSEPH DOWS MASTERMAN^, son of Hannah Dows (169),
was b. July 31, 1789, in Deering, N. H., where he lived until he was four-
teen years of age; then removed with his parents to Weld, Me., where he
d. June 27, 1878. His school privileges* were limited, as were those of
most of the early settlers ; he had a good memory, was very correct in his
statements, and a man of sound judgment.
He was a farmer and mechanic, and lost his right eye in June, 1829,
by blasting stone in the highway. He was a member of the Freewill
Baptist church, and was very firm in his religious views. Although nearly
blind for forty-nine years, his wife had read the Bible to him so much that
a mistake in reading could hardly be made without his notice. He could
go without a guide ten miles, and do much of the work about a farm.
When a boy Joseph lived with a Quaker family four years. They
said Joseph was worth more than all other boys they had ever taken, be-
cause he was trusty and truthful. He lived for a while in Berlin, now
Phillips, Me. He was ensign and then lieutenant in the home training
military drill for several years, and was a democrat.
In March, 18 16, he and his wife's brother, Nehemiah Story, went to
Portland, Me., and there took the boat for New York, working their pas-
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 63
sage. From New York they traveled to Pennsylvania, where they worked
during the season, felling trees and assisting in building mills. They re-
turned home the last of October, making the entire journey on foot. At
Deering and Hopkinton, N. H., their former home, they halted a day or
two. Joseph intended to make Pennsylvania his future home, but for
some cause gave it up.
He was a very successful hunter and trapper, and an expert at fishing.
One night when he and his brother Benjamin were nearing home with a
large string of trout, Benjamin said: "Joe, I can hear something travel-
ing in the road ahead." "Are you sure.-*" said Joseph. "Yes, I can hear
him walking." "It 's a bear," said Joseph. "He won't trouble us; it's
the fish that he wants ; we will keep along till we find some stones, and
we will give him some." They were in the woods, and it was so dark they
could see nothing. Putting down the fish they picked up a few stones and
threw one in the direction where they thought the bear must be, and it
struck something with a dull thud. The well-judged shot made bruin
jump out of the road, and, crashing through the underbrush in his wild
scamper, he was gone, and then all was still. They threw more stones
in the direction he had gone, but heard no more of him. The next day
they found there a bear's track which was eight or nine inches long.
Joseph Dows Masterman m. Mar. 18, 181 2, in Dixfield, Me., Sally,
dau. of Joseph and Rachel (Lowe) Storer (or Story, as the name was
formerly known). She was b. Mar. i8, 1789, in Hopkinton, N. H., and d.
Jan. 31, 1854, in Phillips, Me. She was sister to Joseph Storer, jr. (288),
to Eliza A. Storer (263), and to Isaac Storer (290).
Children of Joseph Dows and S.\lly (Storer) Masterman.
born in weld, me.
463 i. Eliza N.", b. Apr. 20, 1813; d. Nov.^21, 1S36; unmarried. She was considered very
handsome and was a general favorite.
464* ii. John Story or Storer, b. Jan. 23, 181 5; d. Apr. 14, 1887, in Cheboygan, Mich.
465* iii. Sally, b. July 31, 1817 ; d. Nov., 1845, in Troy Grove, III.
born in BERLIN, NOW PHILLIPS, ME.
466* iv. Mary, b. Sept. 8, 1819.
467* v. Joseph Norris, b. Sept. 10, 1S21.
46S vi. Elizabeth Joy [triplet], b. Nov. 27, 1824; m. David Masterman (446).
469 vii. Hannah Joy [triplet], b. Nov. 27, 1824; d. Mar. 5, 1889, in Clifford, Dak.; m. Sam-
uel RoBBiNS Wehstkr (461).
470* viii. Benjamin Joy [triplet], b. Nov. 27, 1824.
262
SARAH SPRAGUE MASTERMAN^, dau. of Hannah Dows
(169), was b. Mar. 7, 1792, in Deering, N. H., and d. Mar. 20, 1851, in
Weld, Me. She m. June 22, 18 14, in Weld, Ephraim, son of James and
Hannah (Russell) Houghton. He was b. Oct. 25, 1787, in Dublin, N. H.;
was a farmer in Weld, and later in Wilton, Me., where he d. Jan. 30, 1867.
64 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Children of Ephraim and Sarah Spkague (Masterman) Ht)UGHT(jN.
KORN IN WELD, ME.
471* i. Sarah Sprague', b. June 12, 1815; d. Aug. 10, 1845, ■" Weld.
472* ii. Rebecca Masterman, b. Oct. 23, 1817 ; d. June 16, 1840, in Weld.
473* iii. Azel Ephraim, b. June 29, 1819.
474 iv. John Newell, b. Feb. 20, 182 1 ; attended school at the Maine Wesleyan Seminary,
Kent's Hill, Me.; studied medicine with Dr. John L. Blake of Phillips, Me.;
and grad. from the medical school at Hanover, N. H., Oct. 16, 1846. He is
now a practising physician in Farmington, Me. He m. June 9, 1852, in Phillips,
JosEi'HiNE Maria; dau. of Joseph and Mary Smith (Gay) Dvar. She was b.
Mar. 15, 1825, in Phillips. No chn.
475 V. Fanny Woodbury, b. Apr. 22, 1823; d. Nov. i, 1841, in Weld; unmarried.
476* vi. Harriet Atwood, b. May 29, 1825.
477 vii. Eliza Ann, b. Apr. 26, 1827 ; d. Feb. 9, 1853, in Augusta, Me. She m. Oct. 20, 1852,
in Wilton, Me., Stephen, son of Stephen J. and Betsey (Dalton) Hawes. He
was b. Mar. 2, 1824, in Weld, and was bro. to Betsey Hawes (473). He was at
different times teacher, traveling agent, compiler and editor, and had resided
in W' eld and Augusta, Me., Boston, Mass., and Brooklyn, N. Y. He d. May 13,
1879, '" Chesterville, Me. No chn.
478* viii. Herman Stinson, b. May 7, 1831.
363
DANIEL MERRILL MASTERMAN^, son of Hannah Dows
(169), was b. Feb. 7, 1794, in Deering. N. H., removed with his parents
to Weld, Me., where he was a farmer and d. Sept. 22, 1878. He m. Apr.
20, 1 8 19, in Weld, Eliza A., dau. of Joseph and Rachel (Lowe) Storer.
She was b. July 30, 1798, in Hopkinton, N. H., and d. June 20, 1878, in
Weld. She was sister to Sally Storer {2iM), to Joseph Storer, jr. (288),
and to Isaac Storer (290). Mr. and Mrs. Masterman were members of
the Freewill Baptist church.
Children of Daniel Merrill and Eliza A. (Storer) Masterman.
born in weld, me.
Lavinlv, b. Feb. 21, 1820; d. July 7, 1849.
Albion, b. Feb. 26, 1S23; d. Aug. 7, 1886, in Stillwater, Minn.
Asa, b. Apr. 2, 1827.
Stillman, b. Jan. 28, 1831 ; d. July 19, 1863, in Weld, Me.; m. Velzora Master-
man (960).
Oilman, b. June 12, 1833; d. Apr. 22, i860; m. Rebecca Ella Webster (1097).
Levi, b. Oct. 8, 1S35 ; d. May 6, .
481; vii. Eliza A., b. May 17, 1838 ; d. June i, 1862 ; unmarried.
486 viii. Charles, b. Aug. 13, 1840; d. Mar. 2, i860; unmarried.
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480*
481*
482
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iii.
iv.
483
48a*
v.
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REBECCA MASTERMAN^, dau. of Hannah Dows (169), was
b. May 21, 1797, in Deering, N. H., and d. July 27, 1861, in Greenbush,
N. Y. She m. in Weld, Me., Solomon W., son of Simon and Hannah
(Hosmer) Keyes. He was b. Jan. 20, 1799, in Lunenburg, Mass.; was a
rake-maker and farmer, lived in Weld, Me., and Worcester, Mass., and d.
Sept. 16, 1 87 1, in Greenbush, N. Y. He was brother to Abijah Keyes
(292).
487
4S8*
11.
4«9
111.
490*
IV.
491*
V.
492
VI.
493*
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494*
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495
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Children of Solomon W. and Redecca (Masterman) Keyes.
BORN in weld, me.
Leonard", b. Jan. 3, 1820; d. June, 18S0, in Worcester, Mass.
Rebecca, b. Apr. 20, 1822.
Maria, b. Sept. 20. 1826; m. Leonard Rand (611).
Fidelia, b. Nov. 11, 1828.
James C, b. Nov. 8, 1830.
Naomi, b. Sept. 4, 1832; m. July 29, 1854, in Grafton, Mass., John Phelps, who was
b. Oct. 19, 1S32, in Boston, Mass , and lived in Grafton, Mass., where he d.
No chn.
i. Augusta Ann, b. June 20, 1835.
viii. Hannah, b. Mar. 27, 1837.
John, b. Aug. 23, 1840 ; m., and res. Houston st., Worcester, Mass.
373
SARAH D0WS6, dau. of Joseph (171), was b. Dec. 28, 1793, in
Billerica, Mass., where she d. Apr. 24, 1873. She m. May 28, 181 5, in
Billerica, Nathaniel, jr., son of Nathaniel and Sarah (Carleton) Stearns.
He was b. Feb. 5, 1789, in Billerica, where he was a lumber dealer and d.
Oct. 31, 1845.
Children of Nathaniel and Sarah (Dows) Stearns.
born in billerica, mass.
496 i. Catherine", b. Mar. 19 (rec. 14), 1817; d. Sept. 14, 1S72; m. Dec. 28, 1836, John
Wilson from Salem, N. H. No chn.
497* i'- Judith, b. Nov. 6, 1820.
498 iii. Adaline, b. Feb. 24, 1825 ; d. May 24, 1828.
499 iv. Emily, b. Sept. 2, 1826; m. Apr. 8, 1855, in Billerica, where she still res., Rufus, son
of Samuel and Mary (Parker) Farwell of Westford, Mass. He was b. Tan.,
1825, and d. Nov. 28, 1862. No chn.
275
ORPHA DOWSO, dau. of Joseph (171), was b. Mar. 29, 1802, in
Billerica, Mass., where she d. Sept. 3, 1878. She m. Dec. 14, 183 1, in
Billerica, Josiah Blodgett, a stone-cutter (from Merrimac, N. H.?).
Children of Josiah and Orpha (Dows) Blodgett.
probably born in billerica, MASS., though no record is found.
500 i. Harry", d.
501 ii. Sew all, d.
502 iii. Henry, d. July 4, 1872.
376
MARINDA DOWS6, dau. of Joseph (171), was b. June 10, 1804,
in Billerica, Mass., and d. June 2, 1884, in East Chelmsford, Mass. She
m. Nov. 15, 1825, in Billerica, George W. Bolton, a machinist (from
Waltham, Mass..?).
Children of George W. and Marinda (Dows) Bolton.
503* i. Mary Jane'^, b. Feb. 17, 1827.
504 ii. Martha A., b. Apr. 12, 1828; d. Nov. 25, 1829.
66 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
505 iii. Susan, b. Oct. 22, 1829; d. Sept. 15, 1831.
506 iv. George W., b. Aug. 22, d. Sept. 17, 1831.
507 V. Sarah, b. Apr. 10, d. Apr. 11, 1832.
50S* vi. Elvira Sphere, b. Aug. 28, 1833, in West Boylston, Mass.
509 vii. George A., b. Nov. 22, 1834; d.
510 viii. Maria A., b. Nov. 12, 1836, in Newton, Mass., is a widow, now living in Billerica,
Mass. She m. (i) Feb. 28, 1858, Marcus Mcjrton, son of Silas Parker and
Catherine P. (Johnson) Cowdry, from whom she was divorced. He was b. in
1840. She m. (2) June 27, 186S, in Lowell, Mass., William Coi.well, son of
Samuel and Mary Damon. He was b. Oct. 2, 1814, in Holden, Mass., and d.
June 6, 1884, in Boston, Mass., dropping dead upon the street.
*^T"T
MARY DOWS«, dau. of Joseph (171), was b. Sept. 15, 1806, in
Billerica, Mass., where she prob. d. She m. (i) June, 1823, Charles V.
Brown, a stone-mason. She m. (2)^ Liberty Lawrence, who was a car-
penter in Billerica.
CiiiLDRKN OF Charles V. and Mary (Dows) Bko\v\.
I'KOHAliLY born IN HILI.ERICA, MASS.
511 i. Charles v., JR.", d.
512 ii. Parker, b. Sept. 2, 1825 ; prob. d.; was ni.
513 iii. Adeline Mary, b. Mar. 16, 1827 ; d.
514 iv. Emily, b. Oct. 20, 1829; d. a. 1850. She m George Brown.
515 V. Lucinda, b. Oct. 7, 1833; d. She \\\. George Brown after the death of Emily.
He is living somewhere in the West, and has five or six chn.
516 vi. LuCRETiA, b. Apr. 2, 1836; d. a. 1885; m.
517 vii. Eliza, b. Apr. 18, 1840; d.; m.
278
ELIZA ANN DOWS6, dau. of Joseph (171), was b. Jan. 20, 1812,
in Billerica, Mass., and now res. a widow in Newtonville, Mass. She m.
Feb. 3, 1838, Henry, son of Jonathan Stickney and Hannah (Wetherbee)
Bowers. He was b. Jan. 24, 1809, in Billerica, where he was a carpenter
and d. July 25, 1864.
Children of Henry and Eli/a Ann (Dows) Bowers.
horn in billerica, mass.
51S* i. Mary Elizabeth', b. Feb. 20, 1842.
519* ii. Frances Hannah, b. Aug. 25, 1844; d. Sept. 4, 1S71.
279
JOSEPH DOWS, JR.*^, son of Joseph (171), was b. Oct. 22, 18 13,
in Billerica, Mass., where he was a farmer and d. Aug. 23, 1863. He was
selectman in 1861, serving one year. He m. Mar. 15, 1841, in Billerica,
Maria Ann, dau. of WilHam and Annie Sessions (Foster) Hutchixs.
She was b. Apr. 2, 181 5, in Tunbridge, Vt., and is now living in East
Chelmsford, Mass.
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Child of Joseph and Maria Ann (Hutchins) Dows.
520. i. Joseph, jr., 2d", b. Feb. 11, 1842, in Billerica, Mass., where he d. Dec. iS, 1861.
The early childhood of Joseph, jr., 2d, was marked with great truthfulness
and a tender conscience. He attended school at what was then known in Bil-
lerica as the Fordway, and his teachers always spoke of him as a very exem-
plary and studious boy.
In the fall of 1856 he entered the Howe School with the intention of sim-
ply obtaining a good education; but after two or three years the principal of
the school, Mr. Oilman, seeing how studious he was, proposed that he should
be fitted for college. Though this was opposed by his mother on account of
his health, he continued his studies with the view of entering the Divinity
School at Cambridge.
When nineteen years of age he united with the church, and was then more
determined than ever to pursue his studies that he might preach Christ to his
fellow-men. But his hopes were not to be realized; his constitution began to
show signs of weakness, and soon the dreaded disease, consumption, took hold
of him.
During the four weeks of confinement to his room, very many of his school-
mates and friends visited him, for whom he always had a good word, and would
say, " I am contented and happy." His influence for good upon others was
great. He spoke of death with as much composure as one would exhibit when
going on a short journey. Thus passed away one whose career, had he lived,
would undoubtedly have been great in the field of Christianity. The sermon
])reached in Billerica, Mass., on Sunday, Dec. 22, 1861, at the funeral of Joseph
Dows, jr., 2d, by his pastor. Rev. T. Clarkson Russell, of the Baptist church,
was printed in pamphlet form for private distribution.
He, the young and strong, who cherished
Noble longings for the strife,
By the roadside fell and perished.
Weary with the march of life. — Longfellmv.
380
EMELINE PARSONS DOWS«, dau. of Joseph (171), was b. Feb.
2, 1816, in Billerica, Mass., and d. Nov. 29, 1876, in Lowell, Mass. She
m. Apr. I, 1838, in Charlestown, Mass., John Richardson, son of Philip
and Lucy (Richardson) Mills. He was b. Aug. 16, 1811, in Pillerica,
where he still res.
Children of John Richardson and Emeline Parsons (Dows) Mills.
HORN in billerica, MASS.
521* i. John Richardson, jrJ, b. Jan. 26, 1840; d. July 16, 1884, in Cherokee, Kan.
522 ii. Emeline Parsons, b. Jan. 31, 1843; m- Jan. 30, 1878, John Bertram Rayfuse of
Nova Scotia. They res. in Merrimac, Mass,, where he is a farmer. Address,
box 480.
523 iii. George Newell, b. Apr. 30, 1853.
524 iv. James Albert, b. Feb. 28, 1855; lives in the West.
381
ELBRIDGE DOWS^ son of Joseph (171), was b. May 21, 1818,
in Billerica, Mass., where he was a farmer and d. Apr. 27, 1846. He m.
Aug. 21, 1845, Sarah Ramsey of Randolph, Vt.
Child of Elbridge and Sarah (Ramsey) Dows,
525 i. Hattie', b. Apr. 5, d. Aug. 21, 1846, in Billerica, Mass.
68 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
383
CALVIN DOWS^, son of Joseph (171), was b. Sept. 7, 1820, in
Billerica, Mass., and d. Feb. 9, 1874, in San Mateo, Fla., being buried in
Billerica. Not being very robust, it was thought best by his parents that
he should learn a trade. At the age of eighteen he left home to work in
a shoe-shop with his cousin, David P. Clarlc, at Ashburnham, Mass., where
a few years later he married. The union was a most happy one. He
spent the summer of 1863 in Washington, D. C, in the soda business.
The next winter he removed to Boston, where for thirteen years ne was in
business with his brother, Gustavus D. (385).
He was interested in every thing that tended to improve the social
and religious community. His health failing, he went to Florida, hoping
to be benefited by the change, but it was too late, and quietly, while asleep,
his spirit returned to God who gave it. He inherited bronchial and pul-
monary difficulties that no change of climate could cure, and his departure
from earth was a great loss to his family and friends. Possessed of a quiet,
retiring disposition, he made no ostentatious show in the world, but as one
said at his funeral service, he was honorable in his business, a model hus-
band and father, and a Christian gentleman in every sense of the term.
He m, Jan. 16, 1842, in Ashburnham, Mass., Mary Ann Tow^nsend,
dau. of Alvan and Eusebia (Russell) Ward, and granddau. of Samuel and
Sylvia Ward. She was b. Dec. 17, 1824, in Ashburnham, and now res.
in South Framingham, Mass., with her son. She was for many years a
church missionary at the First Baptist Chr., Lowell, Mass.
Chii.drkn or Calvin and Mary Ann Townsend (Ward) Dows.
526 i. Ei.BRiDCE Augustus', b. Apr. 3, 1843, in Ashburnham; d. Sept. 7, i<S47, in Lowell.
527* ii. Mary Isahki., b. Sept. 11, 1844, in Boston, Mass.
528* iii. Clara Eliza, b. Mar. 5, 1847, in Boston; d. Feb. 14, 1879, in Lowell.
529* iv. Harriet Achsaii, b. Jan. 20, 1849, in Lowell.
530* V. Frank Stone, b. Apr. 6, 1855, in Boston.
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AMOS WRIGHT DOWS«, son of Joseph (171), was b. June 29,
1823, in Billerica, Mass. He has been a sufferer from early childhood,
and is an example of what a man
can bear and yet be cheerful. When
he was but six years old his com-
plaints began. His two older broth-
ers obtained permission to go fishing after having planted a certain patch of
corn, and to assist them in getting done earlier young Amos dropped corn
for them. He complained of pain in the abdomen, but worked along
bravely until about ten o'clock, when the pain moved into his left leg, and
he was obliged to lie down. The pain became so severe that his brothers
had to carry him to the house. He was put to bed, and did not rise from
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it for many months without assistance. The thigh from hip to knee be-
came so diseased that pieces of bone would protrude through the skin and
had to be removed. Liquids injected into an opening at the hip would
pass through the thigh and come out under the knee. Surgeons in con-
sultation decided that the disease extended so far into the hip that an am-
putation could not be performed, and the boy must die. The care of a
loving mother and sister carried the boy safely through his prolonged con-
finement, however, and after ten weary years of painful suffering the leg
freed itself of the original bone, and a new bone formed, and the flesh
partially healed-. A stiff knee and hip were the result of this disease, and
at times the flesh would ulcerate, and very painful sores result. The dis-
trict school was a mile distant from home, but by the aid of a pair of
crutches made and given to him by a kind neighbor, he managed to walk
there in summer. In winter his older brothers would draw him upon a
sled, on which he had to lie, as to sit was impossible.
When about twenty-two years old he engaged as clerk in the drug-
and variety-store of his cousin, John Dowse, in Lowell, Mass., and five
years later (in 1850) he bought out his cousin, sold off- the variety part and
retained the drug-business. In 1857, when thirty-four years old, the pain-
ful operation of boring into the bone of his diseased leg was performed,
and an inch or more of decayed marrow removed. Being a person of
temperate habits he soon recovered his wonted health.
In 1883 he retired from active business, his son Azro M. and Charles
Naylor succeeding him. It is certainly a marvel that so much suffering
could be endured, and those who knew him in boyhood said knowingly
that if Mr. Dows should reach manhood he never would be able to earn a
livelihood. He is now a retired business-man with a good competency,
and he ascribes his success in life to indomitable energy.
He m. Apr. 12, 1854, in Lowell, Elizabeth Dorcas, dau. of William
C. and Dorcas (Dutton) Smith. She was b. July 15, 1828, in Westford,
Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Dows are members of the First Baptist Chr., Lowell.
They visited Europe in 1867, at the time of the Paris exhibition, at which
he had a financial interest in the American restaurant, and spent about
three months in sight-seeing. Lowell has always been their home, but
they have a winter resort in Interlachen, Fla., to which they repair each
season.
Children of Amus Wright and Elizabeth Dorcas (Smith) Dows.
BORN In LOWELL, MASS.
531 i. Albin Amos", b. Sept. 13, 1856; d. Aug. 27, 1857, in Lowell.
532* ii. AzRO Milton, b. Nov. 18, 1858.
533* iii. Justin Newell, b. Apr. 23, 1861.
534 iv. Lettie Maria, b. Nov. 30, 1864; m. Sept. 6, 1888, in Lowell, Frank Baker, son of
George Franklin and Sarah Jane (Baker) Hill. He was b. Oct. 3, 1865, '"
Lowell, where he still res., engaged in business as carriage blacksmith. He is a
member of the I. O. O. F. Both are members of the First Baptist Chr., Lowell,
and both were educated in the public schools, and grad. from Lowell High School.
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GUSTAVUS DAVIS DOWS^ son of Joseph (171), was b. Oct.
26, 1828, in Billerica, Mass., and d. Feb. 15, 1886, in Boston, Mass. With
a limited knowledge of the drug-business he went from Lowell about 1858
and opened a drug-store on Washington st., Boston, where push and enter-
prise soon built up a prosperous business. At this time the demand for
summer drinks was supplied mainly by lemonade and fermented hop beers.
Carbonated drinks dispensed in a crude way were beginning to find favor.
While in Lowell he experimented, aided by his brother Amos W., and put
together the first combination of syrup-cans, coolers, ice-cutter, and cream-
can ever used in this country. This was patented Dec. 10, 1861, and be-
came so popular that he could not supply the demand for them. The first
fountain under this patent was used at the store of his brother Amos W.,
213 Central st., Lowell, Mass.
G. D. Dows was the first to introduce into Europe soda-water drawn
from marble fountains. He traveled for several years through France,
Belgium, and Germany, advertising his business. While in Europe he
learned the secret of making carbonated ginger ale, and was the first to
bottle this favorite beverage in the United States. His success induced
him to start business in England, and he established the firm of Dows,
Clark & Van Winkle in London. For his products he received at various
times in Europe and America over twenty medals at exhibitions. For
some reason the business in Boston and London diminished, and other
misfortunes crept in to discourage him. The five-story structure in Bos-
ton in which was his drug-store, said to be the finest in the country at the
time, was destroyed by an explosion in May, 1875, and the building with
all its fittings was a mass of ruins. Soon after this misfortune a severe
cough and bronchial difficulty settled upon him and finally ended his life.
Probably no man struggled harder with fate and fortune than G. D. Dows.
He was kind and generous to a fault, exemplary in his private life and
habits, and his hopeful spirit helped him through the many reverses of
fortune he sustained.
Gustavus Davis Dows m. Dec. 31, 1854, in Lowell, Mass., Mary Jane,
dau. of James and Elizabeth (Brown) Ballard. She was b. June 23, 1834,
in Litchfield, Me., and now res. 43 Concord square, Boston.
Children ok Gustavus Davis and Mary Jane (Ballard) Dows.
535* i. Walter Gustavus", b. Oct. 10, 1857, in Lowell.
536 ii. Joseph Henry, b. Nov. 21, 1861, in Boston.
537 iii. George Herbert, b. Feb. 16, 187 1, in Sutton, Co. Middlese.x, Eng.
538 iv. Jennie Florence, b. July 19, 1872, in Boston.
387
NANCY NEWMAN^, dau. of Sarah Dows (173), was b. in 1784,
in Deering, N. H., and d. June 3, 1859, in Carthage, Me. She ra. Robert
FAMILY IN AMP:KICA. 7 1
Potter, who was b. in 1790, in England. Before he was four years old he
was brought to America by a young married couple named Crumpton. It
is said that Robert's father d. first, and his mother upon her death-bed
gave him to Mrs. Crumpton, who had been a nurse in the family. Upon
Robert's marriage to Nancy Newman he settled in Carthage, then little
else than a great forest. He built a log-house, in which all his children
were born. In course of time he cleared two hundred acres of land,
erected a good house and large barns, and made what at his death was
one of the best farms in Carthage. He was a stern, energetic man, whose
thoughts were concentrated wholly in work, and consequently the children
had small advantages educationally, the youngest son, Abial, excepted.
Nancy (Newman) Potter was a woman of fine disposition, and her children
recall nothing in memory of her but pleasant recollections. Robert Potter
d. May, i860, in Carthage.
Children ok Rohert and Nancy (Newman) Potter.
BORN IN CARTHAOE, ME., KXCEI'T CII. I.
539* i. Harriet', b. May 24, 1813, in Weld, Me.
540* ii. Robert, jr., b. Nov. 4, 1817; d. July 22, 1882, in Wilton, Me.
541* iii. Hannah, b. Aug. 2, 1820; d. June 22, 1887, in Hope, Dak.
542* iv. Belinda, b. Aug. 20, 1S22.
543 V. Martha, b. Dec. 5, 1825; m. Asa Masterman (481).
544 vi. Georoe, b. May 28. 1827, is a farmer in Carthage, Me. He ni. Ruth Reckods.
No chn.
545 vii. Abial, b. Aug., 1832; was a school teacher in Kansas, but returned to Carthage,
where he d. July 15, 1859; unmarried.
288
BETSEY NEWMAN^, dau, of Sarah Dows (173), was b. May 9,
1786, in Deering, N. H., and d. in Weld, Me. She m. in Andover, Me.,
Joseph, jr., son of Joseph and Rachel (Lowe) Storer of Weld. He was
b. Mar. 21, 1777, prob. in Hopkinton, N. H., and d. in Weld. He was
brother to Sally Storer (261), to Eliza Ann Storer (263), and to Isaac
Storer (290). The name Storer is said to have originated with a Mr.
Abbott, in writing deeds of land to those of the name Story who first
went to Maine. Zachary, Seth, and John Story came from England in
the Mayjloivcr. The Storer families of Maine descended from Zachary.
Judge Joseph Story, a prominent legal writer of Massachusetts, descended
from Seth.
Children of Joseph and Betsey (Newman) Storkr.
born in weld, mk.
546* i. JosEi'H, jr., 2d", b. Feb. 15, 1805; d. Mar. 31, 1878, in River Point, Minn.
547* ii. Benjamin, b. Apr. 8, 1807.
548* iii. David, b. July 28, 1809; d. Apr. 26, 1876, in Weld.
549 iv. Gardner, b. Jan. i, 1812; d. Feb., 1840, in Weld; unmarried.
550* V. Aaron, b. Apr. 2, 181 5.
551 vi. Andrew, b. Mar. i, 1817 ; is m. and res. in Bloomington, Kan.
552 vii. Warren, b. Mar. 15, 1819; d. Mar. 25, 1S59, in Weld; unmarried.
72 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
553* viii. Rachel S., b. Mar. iS, 1821.
554 ix. Eliza, b. Dec. 13, 1823; d. June, 1841, in Weld; unmarried.
555* X. Daniel, b. June 8, 1825.
556* xi. Emma, b. Aug. 23, 1829.
389
HANNAH NEWMANS dau. of Sarah Dows (172), was b. Jan.
25, 1788, in Deering, N. H., and d. Oct. 11, 1855, in Weld, Me. She m.
Eliphalet Lane, who was b. Jan. 15, 1780, in Gloucester, Me. He was
a carpenter in Weld, where he d. Mar. 26, 1852.
Children of Eliphalet and Hannah (Newman) Lane.
BORN in weld, me., EXCEPT CH. V.
557* i. Barber", b. Aug. 13, 1814; d. Jan., 1887, in Augusta, Me.
558* ii. James, b. Jan. 19, 1817.
559 iii. Betsey, b. Aug. 25, 1818; d. Jan. i, 184S, in Thompsonville, Conn.; m. Aug. 25,
1842, in Lowell, Mass., Charles White, who was b. in Phillipston, Mass., and
was a road-master in Thompsonville, Conn. No chn.
560 iv. Newman, d.
561 V. Sarah Newman, b. Aug. 25, 1824, in Carthage, Me.; m. Ebenezer New.man Mas-
terman (431).
562* vi. Hannah, b. Jan. 15, 1827.
563* vii. Susan, b. Sept. 15, 1832.
390
LUCRETIA NEWMANS dau. of Sarah Dows (173), was b. Oct.
7, 1789, in Deering, N. H., and d. in 1873, in Weld, Me. She m. prob. in
Weld, Isaac, son of Joseph and Rachel (Lowe) Storer. He was b. Sept.
20, 1780, in Hopkinton, N. H., and was a farmer in Weld, where he d.
Aug. 29, 1861. He was brother to Joseph Storer, jr. (388), to Eliza Ann
Storer (303), and to Sally Storer (361).
Children of Isaac and Lucretia (Newman) Storer.
BORN IN weld, me.
Lucretia", b. Oct. 12, 1805; d. in Missouri.
Mary, b. Apr. 6, 1808; d. Feb., 1S42, in Weld, Me.; unmarried.
Henry [twin], b. Aug. 25, 1810 ; d. Feb. 4, 1851, in Weld.
Seth [twin], b. Aug. 25, iSio; d. Feb. 11, 1851, in Weld; unmarried.
Eleanor, b. Oct. 10, 1812; d. Oct. ii, 1835, '" Weld; unmarried.
Leonard, b. Oct. 11, 1817.
Lucy, b. July 18, 1820; d. Dec. 3, 1S37, in Weld; unmarried.
viii. Julia, b. Mar. 18, 1826; d. Oct. 2, 1S75, in Rangeley, Me.
Emily, b. Jan. 28, 1829.
391
564*
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S66*
111.
567
IV.
S68
V.
569*
VI.
570
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571*
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572*
IX.
EBENEZER NEWMAN, JR.^, son of Sarah Dows (173), was b.
Feb. 17, 1792, in Deering, N. H., and was a farmer in Weld, Me. He
moved with his family in 1834 to Gabon, O., where he left them for the
winter, and traveled on horseback to Chicago, 111., which took forty
days. Soon after returning to his family they concluded to go back to
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 73
Maine, arriving at their former home July 3, 1835. About the year 1850
he again visited the West with his sons Liberty and Prescott, remaining
about three months. The next year he and his son Liberty went West and
settled, and later on his daus. Orpha and Sarah followed them. Ebenezer
finally became a squatter on a farm in Minneapolis, Minn., and traveled
often to Stillwater, Minn. On one of these journeys he was thrown from
his carriage and fatally injured, dying three days afterwards. May 7, 1866.
He m. Oct. 3, 1814, Judith Dows (373). She was b. Feb. 9, 1796,
in Billerica, Mass., and d. May 17, 1879, in Weld, Me.
Children uf Ebenezer and Judith (Dows) Newman.
horn in weld, me.
Sarah", b. Feb. 11, d. July 5, 1815.
Joseph, b. Oct. 11, 1S16; d. Oct. 20, 1825.
Sarah, b. Apr. 26, 1S18.
Aur,usTUS Granville, b. Jan. 4, 1820.
Liberty, b. Sept. 4, 1821 ; d. Aug. 15, 1877, in Stillwater, Minn.
Judith, b. Apr. 30, 1823 ; d. May 15, 1854.
Eben, b. Jan. 9, d. Oct. 20, 1825.
Eken, b. Mar. 4, d. Oct. 9, 1827.
Eben, b. Jan. 14, 1829.
Prescott, b. July 6, 1831.
Ori'HA, b. Aug. 10, 1834; m. Jan. 21, 1856, John B., son of Ephraim Taft of Ux-
bridge, R. I., and bro. to Charles H. Taft (575). He was b. Feb. i, 1826, and
is a farmer, residing in Stillwater, Minn. No chn.
584* xii. Laura, b. June 15, 1839; d. Feb. 22, 1871, in Weld, Me.
293
573
574
575*
iii.
576*
iv.
577*
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578*
vi.
579
vii.
580
viii
581*
ix.
582*
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xi.
SUSAN NEWMAN^, dau. of Sarah Dows (172), was b. Mar. lo,
1794, in Deering, N. H., and d. Nov. 12, 1867, in Weld, Me. She ni,
Abijah, son of Simon and Hannah (Hosmer) Keyes. He was b. Dec. 20,
1793, prob. in Lunenburg, Mass., and was a farmer and carpenter in Weld,
Me., where he d. Sept. 7, 1867. He was bro. to Solomon W. Keyes (264).
Children of Abijah and Susan (Newman) Keyes.
BORN IN weld, me.
585* i. Simeon', b. June 15, 1818 ; d. Dec. 5, 1869, in WMiitefield, N. H.
586 ii. Susan, b. Mar. 10, 1823 ; m. Jones. Her son, Abial H. Jones, res. in W^eld.
587 iii. Abel Hathaway, b. June 15, 1826; d.; m.; his wid. res. (Waterville, Me. ?).
588* iv. Prescott, b. June 27, 1828.
589 V. Marcia H., b. July 12, 1831 ; m. Greenwood, who did res. in Idana, Kan.
590 vi. Daniel Hosmer, b. Dec. 3, 1833; is a farmer in Norridgewock, Me., formerly re-
sided in Weld and Cornville, Me.; republican in politics. He m. (i) Nov., 1862,
in Weld, Adaline Millett, who was b. in Corinth, Me., and from whom he
was divorced. He m. (2) May, 1873, in Madison, Me., Rebecca, dau. of Jesse
R. and Rebecca (Piper) Dean. She was b. Apr. 29, 1841, in Mayfield, Me. No
chn. by either wife.
591 vii. Mary Ann, b. July 30, 1837; in. May 11, 1858, in Weld, Daniel, son of Stephen
and Hannah (Lovejoy) Holt. He was b. Nov. 26, 1822, in Weld, where he has
always resided, a farmer. No chn.
74
THE DOWS OR DOWSE
^93
MARTHA NEWMANS dau. of Sarah Dows (173), was b. Apr.
7, 1796, in Deering, N. H., and d. May 29, 1884, in McClellan, 111. She
m. Apr. II, 1817, in Weld, Me., John McLaughlin, who was b. June,
1795, in Deering; removed from Weld and was a farmer in McClellan,
where he d. Dec. 16, 1877. He served two years in the war of 181 2, and
was bro. to Hiram McLaughlin (452).
Children of John and Martha (Newman) McLaughlin,
korn in weld, me.
Hezekiah", b. Feb. 11, 1818.
John, b. Jan. 10, 1820 ; d. Mar. 25, 1848, in Pueblo, Mexico.
Clarinda, b. July 4, 1824; d. Dec. 10, 1875, '" Illinois.
RosAMiND, b. June 24, 1826; d. Aug. 24, 1888, in McClellan, 111.
Daniel, b. in 1827 ; d. ae. 3 yrs., in Weld, Me.
James, L July 14, 1828.
Daniel, b. Apr. 24, 1830.
Judith, b. Apr. 14, 1832.
Abigail, b. Aug. 30, 1837.
294
592*
.S93*
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594*
in.
S9^*
IV.
.S9^
V.
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598*
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600*
IX.
OLIVER NEWMAN", son of Sarah Dows (112), was b. May 17,
1798, in Deering, N. H.; was a farmer in Carthage, Me., where he d. May
17, 1853. He m. Dec. 18, 1823, in Turner, Me., Julia, dau. of Isaiah and
Lydia (Luddin) Leavitt. She was b. Eeb. 12, 1807, in Turner, and d.
May 13, 1 88 1, in Lewiston, Me.
Children of Oliver and Julia (Leavitt) Newman.
horn in CARTHAGE, ME.
601* i. Isaiah Leavitt', b. Apr. 7, 1825.
602 ii. Cordelia, b. Mar. 10, 1827 ; d. Aug. 14, 1S54, in Carthage; m. in 1853, in Carthage,
Robert Hall, son of Josiah and Eliza (Hall) LiisBV.* He was b. Apr. 10,
1823, in Falmouth, Me.," has resided in New York city and Harrison, Me., and
now res. at 19 Temple place, Boston, Mass. He is a trader, inventor, and is
engaged in mining enterprises. No chn.
Oliver, jr., b. Nov. 6, 1828.
Marinda, b. Apr. 21, 1832.
Julia Ann. b. Mar. 28, 1834 ; d. Mar. i8, 1857, in Carthage ; m. John Webster (462).
Florentine, b. Apr. 16, 1840 ; d. July 21, 1863, in Byron, Me.
OscA M., b. Mar. 27, 1843.
viii. Clara A., b. Dec. 24, 1844.
Ada J., b. Feb. 24, d. July 31, 1851, in Carthage.
295
60^,*
iii.
604*
IV.
60s
V.
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VI.
607*
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608*
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609
IX.
PHEBE NEWMAN^, dau. of Sarah Dows (1'72), was b. Nov. 9,
1800, in Deering, N. H., and d. Mar. 14, 1872, in Weld, Me. She m. in
Weld, Moses, son of John and Nancy (Farrar) Rand. He was b. July 27,
* For his ancestry- see Genealogy of the Libby Family.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 75
1798, in Holderness, N. H., and was a stone-cutter and farmer in Weld,
Me., and Worcester, Mass. He d. Sept. 27, 1888, in Worcester.
Children ok Mosks and Phebk (Nkwman) Rand.
BORN in weld, me.
610 i. Nancy", m. Deshorn. She d. May 30, .
611* ii. Leonard, b. Apr 12, 1829.
612 iii. Mary, m. and res. at 324 Pleasant St., Worcester, Mass.
613* iv. Sarah Do\vs, b. Dec. 23, 1831.
614* V. Eben, b. June 23, 1832.
615 vi. Oliver, d. May 20, 1S67, in Petaluma, Cal. He was a horse and cattle dealer.
616 vii. Benjamin, b. Oct. 13, 1838, m. Laura Newman (584).
617 viii. Jui.ia Ann, b. July 29, 1841 ; d. Mar. 19, 1887, in Weld. She m. Leonard Storer
(569).
618, ix. Charles, m. and res. in Warren, Mass.
396
JOSIAH NEWMAN, JR.^, son of Abigail Dows (173), was b.
Feb. 13, 1783, in Deering, N. H., and was a farmer in Dixfield, Me., where
he d. Sept. 8, 1865. He m. (i) Hannah Eaton, who d. a. Jan., 1806,
in Deering. He m. (2) in Dixfield, Nancy, dau. of John and [Sally?]
(Freeland) Holland. She was b. Apr. 28, 1793, in Dixfield, where she
d. May 30, i860.
Child of Josiah and Hannah (Eaton) Newman.
619* i. James E.", b. Apr. 13, 1805, in Deering, N. H.
Children ok Josiah and Nancy (Holland) Newman,
horn in dixkield, me.
620 i. Freeland, d. unmarried.
621* ii. Henry, b. Feb. 2, 1812 ; d. Nov. 21, 1863, in Vassalboro', Me.
622* iii. Abigail, b. Aug. 22. 1816; d. Feb. 15, 1879, in Di.xfield, Me.
623* iv. Arabella Rarren, b. May 2, 181S.
624* V. Joseph Holland, b. Aug. 5, 1S21 ; d. Feb. 20, 1879, in Dixfield.
625* vi. Gideon Ellis, b. Oct. 26, 1823.
626* vii. Mary Ann, b. Jan. 31, 1826.
627* viii. Francis Marion, b. Aug. 2, 1834; d. Oct. 13, 1876, in Jay, Me.
300
ISAAC NEWMAN'', son of Abigail Dows (173), was b. Aug. i,
1796, in Deering, N. H., and d. Oct. 11, 1866. He m. (i) Oct. 24, 1820,
Lydia L. Holman. She was b. Feb. 19, 1804, in Dixfield, Me., and d.
July 6, 1849. He m. (2) Mar. 18, 1850, Lucy R. Baker, wid. of
Hutchinson. She was b. June 12, 18 14, in Nelson, N. H., and d. Apr.
19, 1888.
Children of Isaac and Lydia L. (Holman) Newman.
BORN in dixfield, ME.
628 i. Harris', b. Sept. 4, 1821 ; d. July 3, 1824.
629 ii. Iamks S., b. June 6, 1823; d. Feb. 8, 1S37.
630 iii. Harris U. E., b. Nov. 30. 1825; d. Oct. 24, 1826.
76 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
631* iv. Leonard William, b. Aug. 26, 1827 ; d. Sept. 4, 1865, in Dixfield, Me.
632 V. (son), b. Jan. 4, d. Mar. 10, 1830.
633 vi. Marinda D., b. May 15, 1831 ; m. Eken Newman, jr. (581).
634* vii. Sarah A., b. Dec. 10, 1833 ; d. Mar. 12, 1875, ^^ Dixfield.
635* viii. Adrianne Marble, b. June 29, 1838 ; d. Dec. 29, 1874, in Buckfield, Me,
636 ix. Lydia C, b. Sept. 6, 1840; d. Oct. 6, 1864; unmarried.
637 X. Isaac, jr., b. Oct. 19, 1842; d. Apr. 5, 1844.
638 xi. Isaac M., b. Apr. 8, 1844; d. Apr. 14, 1869; unmarried.
Child oe Isaac and Lucy R. (Baker) Newman.
639 i. Levi A., b. Sept. 3, i860; is a harness-maker in Farmington, Me.; unmarried.
303
LUCY NEWMAN^ dau. of Abigail Dows (173), was b. in Deering,
N. H., and m. Caleb Eastman.
Children of Caleb and Lucy (Newman) Eastman.
640
641
642
643
Abigail Dows", b. June, 1827, in Weld, Me.; m. and res. in Prophetstown, 111.
Henry Newman, b. Feb., 1S29, in Weld, Me.; d. Mar., 1879, in Lewiston, Me.
Sabra Mills, b. May, 1831, in Canton, Me.; m. and res. in Vermont.
JosiAH Newman, b. May 13, 1833, in Canton, Me.; left home at seventeen years of
age ; went around the world, visiting nearly every country ; served throughout
the Civil war ; has lived in Webster and Winthrop, Me.; is now a carpenter in
Lewiston, Me.; address, 95 Nichols st. He m. Sept. i, i860, Dora, dau. of
Fairfield and Polly (Sawyer) Colder. She was b. Mav 17, 1839, in Webster,
Me. No chn.
644 v. Arathusa, b. Mar., 1835, in Canton, Me.; d. Feb., 1869, '" Dixfield, Me.
645 vi. Mary Marinda, b. Apr., 1S38, in Canton, Me.; is m. and res. in Livermore, Me.
303
JOHN NEWMAN^ son of Abigail Dows (173), was b. July 16,
1800, in Deering, N. H.; removed to Weld, Me., later to Hartford, Me.,
and is now residing in Wilton, Me., a farmer. He m. Nov. 27, 1823, in
Weld, Mary C, dau. of James Harper. She was b. July 13, 1802, in
Rumford, Me., and d. Oct. 23, 1866, in Weld.
Children oe John and Mary C. (Harper) Newman.
BORN in number SIX PLANTATION NEAR WELD, ME., EXCEPT CH. IX.
646* i. Mary", b. Sept. 14, 1824.
647* ii- John Henry, b. Apr. 18, 1826.
648* iii. Isaac D., b. Jan. 12, 1828.
649 iv. Abigail Jane, b. Sept. 15, 1829; m. Orrin Lindsay, a merchant in Bath, Me.; res.
35 Mechanic St. They have a dau., Ella Haggett, who res. in Brunswick, Me.
650 V. James H., b. July 24, 1831 ; is a farmer in Stillwater, Minn.; unmarried.
651* vi. Sarah A., b. Dec. 8, 1833; d. May 14, 1878, in Wilton, Me.
652* vii. Arathusa, b. Dec. 26, 1835.
653* viii. Nancy, b. Mar. 15, 1838.
654* ix. Columbia V., b. June 2, 1840, in Hartford, Me.
655* X. Holland, b. Mar. 28, 1842.
656* xi. Elliot C, b. Nov. 10, 1844; d- Dec. 13, 1877, in Stoneham, Me.
657 xii. (son), b. Jan. 20, 1847, d. same day.
Family in America. yj
305
LANE L. NEWMANS son of Abigail Dows (173), was b. in
Deering, N. H.; m. Christina Marsh, and d. Apr. 2, 1888, in Jackson,
Mich.
Children of Lank L. and Christina (Marsh) Newman.
658 i. Josephine", d.
659 ii. Isadore, m. Trull, and res. no E. Mason St., Jackson, Mich.
306
HANNAH MURRAY DOWSE^, dau. of John, jr. (174), was b.
Feb. 15, 1777, in Ro.xbury district of Boston, Mass., and d. Mar. 15,
1799, in Boston, of yellow fever. She m. Nov. 13, 1796, in Boston, Moses
H. Haskall. He was b. a. 1765, was a merchant in Boston, where he d.
Sept. 28, 1798, of consumption, and was bur. in the Common cemetery.
Child of Moses H. and Hannah Murray (Dowse) Haskall.
660 i. Maria", b. Aug. (1797 ?); d. Sept. 30 (?), 1798, ae. 3 mos. (rec. in Boston, Mass.).
♦ 307
NANCY DOWSER dau. of John, jr. (174), was b. Oct. i, 1779, in
Roxbury district of Boston, Mass., and d. Mar. 25, 1859, in Cambridgeport,
Mass. She m. (i) Nov. 28, 1799, in Boston, Shuhael Davis Chtlds;
no chn. She m. (2) Jan. 27, 1806, in Boston, John Edwards, who came
from England. He was a cordage manufacturer, lived in Boston and Cam-
bridge, and d. Apr. 2, 1749, in Cambridgeport, Mass.
Children of John and Nancy (Dowse) Edwards,
born in boston, mass.
661 i. James", b. a. 1808 ; d. a. 1809.
662* ii. John, JR., (b. Dec. 31, 1811, rec.) — (Dec. i, 1810, trad.); d. Apr. i, 1878, in Cam-
bridge, Mass.
663 iii. Maria Haskall, b. Nov. 12, 1812; d. Nov. 6, 1829; unmarried.
664 iv. Ann Nancy Dowse, b. Nov. 11, 1818; is unmarried; res. 81 River st., Cambridge-
port, Mass.
665 V. Elizabeth Robinson, b. Nov. 13, 1821 ; m. Gillpatrick, and had four sons,
all dead. She res., a widow, at 2 Crescent place, near River st., Cambridge-
port.
666 vi. Geor<;e W., b. June i, 1823 ; d. Apr. 18, 1881, in Cambridgeport, where he was a
rope maker, and m. July 31, 1851, Mary H., dau. of Oliver Emerson of Bos-
ton. She was b. a. 1829. No chn.
667* vii. Charles Henry, b. Jan. 28, 1826; d. Apr. 24, 1865, in Cambridgeport.
308
ELIZABETH DOWSER dau. of John, jr. (174), was b. Jan. 12,
1781, in Roxbury district of Boston, Mass., and d. Aug. 9, 1819, of yellow
fever in Boston. She m. Mar. 5, 1800, in Boston, Joseph Heath, son of
y8 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Robert Robinson. He was b. a. 1780, and d. Feb. 6, 1825, in Boston,
where he was a baker.
Children of Joseph Heath and Elizabeth (Dowse) Robinson.
BORN in boston, MASS.
668 i. Joseph', b. Jan. 8, 1801 ; d. in 1820, at sea.
669* ii. Hannah Dowse, b. June 17, 1804.
670* iii. Elizabeth Morton, b. Sept. 17, 1S07.
671 iv. Sally Smith, b. Feb. 12, i8io; d. in 1830, in Boston; unmarried.
672 V. Samuel, b. Feb. 20, 1812; d. in New York ; m. Anna Beath, who d. She had two
chn. b. in Boston.
673 vi. Rebecca, b. Feb. 19, 1814; m. in 1836, Samuel Green, a harness-maker, who lived
in Boston. She d. same year, and infant also.
309
JOHN DOWSE, JR., 2d^ son of John, jr. (174), was b. Oct. 30,
1783, in Roxbury district of Boston, Mass.; was a cabinet-maker and car-
penter in Norwich, Vt., and d. Sept. 28, 1855. He m. May 30, 1806, H.\n-
NAH HiBBARD of Norwich, who was b. in 1772, and d. Sept. 6, 1849.
Children ok John and Hannah (Hiiwiakd) Dowse.
674* i. Nancy Edwards", b. May 3, 1807.
675 ii. Joseph R., b. May 26, 1808; d. Nov. 2, 1840. He was a farmer in Bath, N. H., and
m. Jan. 9, 1838, Martha Duncan of Lyman, N. H. No chn.
676* iii. John R., b. Apr. 6, 1810; d. Apr. 5, 1886.
677 iv. Moses H., b. July 30, iSii ; d. May 2, 1812.
678 V. Licinius Jeremiah T., b. June 10, 1S12; d. Ajjr. i, 1830.
679 vi. Paul D., b. Dec. 17, 1814; d. Jan. 2, 1817.
680* vii. Elizabeth W., b. Mar. 5, 1817.
681 viii. Ei.EAZER, b. Aug. 5, d. Dec. 12, 1818.
682* ix. Mary K., b. Sept. 9, 1819.
6S3* .\. Thaddeus H. B., b. May 18, 1822, in Norwich, Vt.
310
JAMES DOWSED son of Ruth (181), was b. Feb. 28, 1789, in
Billerica, Mass.; was a farmer in Thetford, Vt., until 1833, then removed
to Columbia, N. H., where he d. May 8, 1848. He m. Jan., 181 2, in Nor-
wich, Vt., Rhoda, dau. of Jesse and Maria (Colburn) Corey. She was b.
in Norwich, and d. Nov. 25, 1877, in Stewartstown, N. H.
Children of James anv Rhoda (Corey) Dowse.
BORN in thetford, VT., EXCEPT TWO LAST CHN.
684* i. Ruth Maria", b. Jan. 2, 181 3.
685* ii. Lewis L., b. Aug. 25, 181 5 ; d. Apr. 23, 1864, in New Orleans, La.
686* iii. William C, b. Dec. i, 1S17 ; d. Dec. 3, 1SS2, in Madrid, N. Y.
687 iv. Roswell, b. July 29, 1821 ; d. July 26, 1850, being drowned in the Connecticut river
while crossing in a boat. He was bur. in Columbia, N. H. He was unmarried,
and a great mathematician.
688 v. Benjamin, b. Jan. i, 1823; d. July- 2, 1855, in Columbia, N. H.; unmarried.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 79
689 vi. Spencer S., b. a. 1S25; d. June, 1S63, in New Orleans, La. He enlisted in a New
Hampshire regiment and served nine months in the Civil war. He m. Mar.,
1861, in Barre, Vt., where she still res., Susan, dau. of Reuben and Betsey
(Fisher) Nichols. No chn.
690* vii. Sarah Ann, b. Nov. i, 1S27.
691* viii. Laura Jane, b. Nov. 19, 1829.
692* ix. James Harrison, b. Jan. 11, 1835, in Columbia. N. H.; d. Aug. 15, 1863, in Buffalo,
N. Y.
603 .X. Jenneatte, b. Aug. 22, 1837, in Barnet, Vt.; d. Aug. ic, 1858, in Derby, Vt. She
m. in Columbia, N. H., Frank Norris, a farmer, who did reside in Derby, Vt.,
but present whereabouts unknown.
313
MOSES JAOUITH, JR.«, son of Joanna Dows (184), was b. Aug.
19, 1790, in Billerica, Mass., and was a paper-ruler in Boston, Mass., where
he d. June 9, 1868, being interred in Stoneham, Mass. Moses Jaquith, jr.,
served three months in the United States navy in the war of 18 12, was
taken prisoner and incarcerated at HaHfax, N. S. He m. Apr. 21, 18 16,
in Boston, Mary, dau. of James and Mary (Barrett) Alexander. She was
b. Jan. 10, 1795, in Boston, was educated in the best private schools, and
d. Apr. 18, 1866, in Boston. Of the children Mary Ann and Elizabeth
attended private school, and the rest received public-school education.
Children ok Moses and Mary (Alexander) Jaquith.
horn in BOSTON, MASS., EXCEPT CH. V.
694* i. Mary Ann", b. Dec. 15, 1817; d. Oct. 23, 1876, in Somerville, Mass.
695 ii. Elizabeth, b. Nov. 4, 1819; m. Carlos Chamberlain, who is a dry-goods merchant
in Manchester, Eng.
696 iii. William Henry, b. Dec. 6, 1821 ; d. Oct. 30, 1847, in Norfolk, Va.; was a painter,
and unmarried.
697* iv. Edwin, b. Nov. 2, 1824 ; d. Aug. 10, 1S50, in Chicago, 111.
698 v. Georce Willard, b. Feb. 25, 1827, in Medford, Mass.; d. May 27, 1850, in Stoneham,
Mass. He was educated in the Boston schools, was a shoemaker, and finally re-
moved to Stoneham, where he was chorister in the Congregational church.
He m. Dec. 29, 1849, in Wakefield, Mass., Hannah, dau. of James and Mary
(Worster) Hadley. She was b. June 28, 1831, in Stoneham, and m. (2) Nov.
27, 1856, William Butler. No chn.
699 vi. Susan Smith, b. Oct. 12, 1829; d. Nov. n, 1881, in Worcester, Mass.; unmarried.
700 vii. Caroline Green, b. Feb. iS, 1832; d. Aug. 31, 1866, in Boston; unmarried.
701* viii. Maria Amanda, b. July 10, 1834.
702 ix. , b. May 24, 1837, d. same day.
314
SALLY JAQUITH«, dau. of Joanna Dows (184), was b. Sept. i8,
1794, in Billerica, Mass., and d. Eeb. 2, 1869, in East Bridgewater, Mass.
She m. Moses, jr., son of Moses and Lydia (Taintor) Palmer. He was
b. Feb. 16, 1800, in Orford, N. H., where he was a farmer and d. Nov. 4,
1846.
Child of Moses and Sally (Jaquith) Palmer.
703* i. Julia Ransted", b. May 18, 1823, in Orford, N. H.
8o THE DOWS OR DOWSE
316
BETSEY JAQUITH^, dau. of Joanna Dows (184), was b. Mar.
20, 1799, in Thetford, Vt., where she d. Oct., 1858. She m. Eben, son of
Jeremiah and Rebecca (Swallow) Cummings. He was b. in Dunstable,
Mass., and lived in Thetford.
Children of Eben and Betsey (Jaquith) Cummings.
BORN in thetford, VT.
704* i. Angelina'^, b. May 9, 1822.
705* ii. Elizabeth, b. Mar. 20, 1S30 ; d. Oct. 22, 1887, in Thetford.
706* iii. Ellen Maria, b. Aug. 26, 1833.
707* iv. Harlan Page, b. Jan. 19, 1837.
318
AARON JAQUITH6, son of Joanna Dows (184), was b. Mar. 27,
1803, in Thetford, Vt., and in early life was a paper-ruler when such work
was done by hand. He retired from business about 1856. He was a
staunch whig, and later a republican, and never missed a vote for sixty-two
years. He lived for some time in Boston, Mass., but d. in Gloucester,
Mass., June 15, 1888. He m. Sept. 20, 1827, in Boston, Charlotte, dau.
of James and Deborah (Newman) Sawyer. She was b. Apr. 19, 1802, in
Gloucester.
Child of Aaron and Charlotte (Sawyer) Jaquith.
708 i. Charlotte Ann'', b. June 24, 1828, in Boston, Mass.; is unmarried, and res. in
Gloucester, Mass.
335
LUKE DOWS6, son of Eleazer (193), was b. Jan. 4, 1794, in
Charlton, N. Y., where he always lived, was a farmer, and d. Jan. 24, 1867.
He was the only one of his father's family who remained in Charlton after
reaching manhood. He lived about two miles south of the village. He
m. (i) Mar. 17, 18 17, in Glenville, N. Y., Ann, dau. of Whipple and Alpha
(Bartlett) Lovett. She d. a. 1834, in Charlton. He m. (2) July 26, 1837,
in Charlton, Almeda Clark. He m. (3) Nov. 28, i860, in Greenfield,
Mass., Parthenia, dau. of Jonathan and Sarah (Thompson) Conde. She
was b. Dec. 5, 1807, in Charlton, is a member of the Protestant Episcopal
church, and res. in Ballston Centre, N. Y,
Children of Luke and Ann (Lovett) Dows.
born in CHARLTON, N. \'.
709 i. Tames', d. of consumption; is said to have served in the Mexican war, and to have
been a volunteer in the latter part of the Civil war, served a short time, was
taken sick and d. in a hospital.
710 ii. Charles, d. of consumption.
711* iii. John, b. Jan. 24, 1824 ; d. Apr. 3, 1859, in San Francisco, Cal.
712* iv. Alpha, b. Mar. 9, 1826.
713* v. Samuel, b. May 12, 1828; d. Mar. 24, 1888, in Sebastopol, Cal.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 8 1
714 vi. Linda, b. Sept., 1830; d. Dec. 31, 1884, in Irvington, N. Y. She m. Nov. 29, 1S55, in
San Francisco, Cal., Frederick Foster, a merchant residing in Irvington.
No chn.
715 vii. Harriet, d. y., 36. S or 9 yrs.
336
ANN DOWSER dau. of Eleazer (193), was b. Aug. 5, 1795, in
Charlton, N. Y., where she d. Oct. 13, 1822. She m. Apr. 20, 181 3, David,
son of Ezra and Elizabeth Huntington. He was b. Apr. 14, 1788, in
Norwich, Conn., was grad. at Union College, Schenectady, N. Y., in 1808,
studied theology, and was ordained deacon or the Protestant Episcopal
church in 1812, by the Right Rev. Bishop Hobart in Trinity Church, New
York city. In 181 5 he was ordained priest in St. Paul's Church, Charlton.
Later he had a school in Charlton, at which young men were prepared for
college. In politics he was a whig. During the last of his life he was en-
gaged in ministerial duties in Harpersville, N. Y., where he d. Apr. 9, 1854.
His parishioners fittingly testified their regard for him by erecting a monu-
ment to his memory, bearing the noble tribute : " He watched for our souls
as one that must give account." He m. (2) in Charlton, Katherine Cal-
laghan, who d. in 1827. He m. (3) in 1832, Lydia Blakslee Allen, who
was b. in 1796 and d. in Harpersville, Apr., 1869.
Children of David and Ann (Dowse) Huntington,
born in charlton, n. y., except ch. iv.
716 i. (son)", still-born, 1814.
717 ii. Eleazer, b. in 1815 ; d. in 1839 at sea, near the coast of Africa.
71S iii. Elizabeth, b. in 1817, d. in 1817 or 1818.
719 iv. Ezra, b. Aug., 1818, in Hobart, N. Y.; d. Oct. 4, 1882, in New York city, where he
was a clerk ; unmarried.
720 V. Joseph V. K., b. July 13, 1820, is unmarried, and a clerk in New York city. Ad-
dress, 181 West Fourth st.
721* vi. Elizabeth Ann, b. Oct. 10, 1822.
327
JOHN DOWS^ son of EIleazer (193), was b. Nov. i, 1797, in
Charlton, N. Y., was a commission merchant, and founder of the firm of
Dows & Carey, afterwards David Dows & Co. He had resided in Albany,
N. Y., New York city, and Jersey City, N. J. He d. P'eb. 21, 1844, in
Jersey City. He m. (i) Sept. 17, 1827, Sarah Ann Smith, who was b.
May 30, 1805, in Charlton, and d. Apr. i, 1828. He m. (2) Mar. 12, 1829,
Adriana Maria, dau. of John and Cornelia Cook. She was b. June 12,
1805, in New York city, and d. Dec. 23, 1884, in Buffalo, N. Y. She was
distinguished for her personal beauty, benevolence, generosity, religious
devotion, and universal popularity.
Children of John and Adriana Marl\ (Cook) Dows.
722 i. JofiN Cook'', b. Jan. i, 1830, in Albany, N. Y.; d. July 24, 1856; drowned at sea.
723* ii. Sakah, b. Feb. 19, 1832, in Albany.
82 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
724 iii. Gary, b. July 13, 1833, in New York city ; d. June 21, 1S34, in Albany.
725 iv. Adriana, b. Nov. 11, 1834, in New York city; d. Mar. 21, 1846, in Jersey City, N. J.
726 V. Edward, b. Dec. 2, 1836, in Jersey City ; res. 139 Bryant st., Buffalo, N. Y. He m.
Dec. 8, 1864, Rebecca McCarty, dau. of Samuel Armour and Harriet Swan
(Ash) Provoost. She was b. Mar. 8, 1840, in Buffalo. Samuel A. Provoost
came from the same stock as the Rt. Rev. Samuel Provoost, d. n., the first
bishop of New York. (See Provoost book.)
727 vi. David, b. Mar. 20, 1839, in Jersey City, N. J., where he d. Jan. 21, 1841.
728 vii. Jane Buel, b. Feb. 13, 1842, in Jersey City, where he d. Dec. 8, 1S43.
729* viii. Jane, b. Dec. 7, 1843, in Jersey City.
339
MARY D0WS6, dau. of Eleazer (198), was b. Dec. 3, 1801, in
Charlton, N. Y., and d. Mar. i, 1831. She m. John Mairs, who lived in
Utica, N. Y., and later in Brooklyn, N. Y., where he d.
Children of John and Mary (Dows) Mairs.
730 i. James", b. a. 1825; d. 1877, in Irvington, N. Y.; unmarried.
731* ii. John Dows, b. July, 1827, in Utica, N. Y.; d. Oct. 4, 1881, in Irvington.
732* iii. JiTEiA Ann.
733 '^- ' ^^^ ^- soo" after the mother.
330
AMMI DOWS*\ son of Eleazer (193), was b. Dec. 8, 1803, in
Charlton, N. Y.; was a flour and grain merchant in Utica, N. Y., from 1823
to 1834, afterwards removed to New York city, and was successively a
member of the firms of Hughes, Dows & Co., Dows & Guiteau, D. & A.
Dows & Co. He took part in the celebration of the opening of the Erie
Canal in 1825. He d. June i, 1875, at the Dows Manor, Charlton.
He m. (i) Aug. 5, 1829, in Sauquoit, N. Y., Jane Eliza, dau. of John
B. and Eliza L. (Stanton) Wilbor. She was b. July 20, 181 1, in New
Hartford, N. Y., and d. Feb. 14, 1870, in Charlton. He m. (2) Mar. 21,
1 87 1, in Brooklyn, N. Y., Susan Hubbell, dau. of Seth Swain and Expe-
rience (Harthorn) Worth. She was b. Sept. 3, 1832, in Easton, N. Y.,
and now res. 165 Congress St., Brooklyn. She is a member of the Long
Island Historical Society.
Children of Ammi and Jane Eliza (Wii.bor) Dows.
734 i. Eliza Wiluor'', b. Apr. 2, 1831, in Utica, N. Y.; d. Oct. 9, 1837, in New York city.
735 ii. Henry Ammi, b. Apr. 26, d. Nov. 16, 1833, in Utica.
736* iii. Juliet Buckingham, b. Sept. 23, 1834, in tltica ; d. July 12, 1872, in New York city.
737 iv. Mary Stone, b. Aug. 15, 1836, in New York city, where she d. Nov. 3, 1837.
738 V. George Borden, b. luly 21, 1838, in New York city; d. May 31, 1S53, in Morrisania,
N. Y. "
739* vi. Jane Wilbor, b. Jan. 24, 1840, in New York city, where she d. Oct. 14, 187 1.
740* vii. Henry Ammi, b. Dec. i, 1841, in New York city.
741 viii. Frederick, b. Apr. 16, d. Aug. 6, 1845, '" Brooklyn, N. Y.
742 ix. Eliza Hurlburt, b. July 14, 1846, in Brooklyn, where she d. Feb. 16, 1849.
743 x. Eleanor, b. Aug. 4, 184S, in Brooklyn, where she d. Jan. 3, 1849.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 83
331
BETSEY DOWS^ dau. of Ei.eazek (193), was b. Nov. 15, 1805,
in Charlton, N. Y., and d. May 10, 1833, in Utica, N. Y. She m. June
30, 1825, in Charlton, John I. Gilchrist, who was b. Mar. 27, 1804, and
d. June 20, 1836.
ClIILDRKN OF Jl'H.N L AND BeTSE^' (DoWS) Gri.CHRIST.
744* i. Ammi Dows", b. July 2, [827, in Cazenovia, N Y.; d. Nov. 24, 1S75, in Wyoming,
Penn.
745 ii. SoPHfA, b. Apr. 25, rS30; d. Mar. 31, 1S31.
333
JAMES DOWS^ son of Eleazer (193), was b. Oct. 19, 1807, in
Charlton, N. Y., and d. Apr. 13, 1885, in Cazenovia, N. Y. The following-
sketch from the San Francisco Bulletin of Apr. 14, 1885, under the head-
ing "An original figure in early history passes away," well illustrates the
character of Mr. Dows :
"James Dows in many respects was a remarkable man ; his figure and
face had the lines of character and strength. The resemblance of Dows
in physical organization and originality of ideas to Abraham Lincoln was
often observed, yet the patient, gentle qualities that won for Lincoln the
affectionate esteem of all who knew him well, were not so fully developed
in Dows because his nature had not been tempered as Lincoln's had, in
great places of public responsibility. Dows, however, was equal to any
emergency presented in his own field of action. In the local affairs of
California he manifested an apt intelligence that delighted and surprised
whoever listened to his expositions. His oratory was not only entertaining
for wit and illustration, but was always effective. He was decidedly an orig-
inal thinker. Perhaps one of the most effective speeches ever made in San
Francisco was the one delivered at Mercantile Library Hall, in opposition
to the then pending congressional measure to give Goat Island to the Cen-
tral Pacific R. R. Co. In the councils of the Vigilance Committee of 1856
he was recognized by the strong men in the lead of that organization as a
man of ideas, whose opinion was safe to accept at critical moments. He
fully comprehended the narrow line that existed between the redress of a
popular wrong and the infliction of a popular outrage. Many of his con-
tributions to the Bulletin were readable, and evinced the strong character-
istics of the man. One of the most notable of his articles in this paper
was the last, in which he reviewed the subject of Chinese immigration
with vigor and intelligence."
He m. May 4, 1829, in Cazenovia, Elmina, dau. of John and Amanda
(Dyer) Hearsey. She was b. Feb. 24, 181 2, in Waterville, N. Y., and d.
May 7, 1885, in Cazenovia.
§4 ■ THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Children of James and Elmina (Hearsey) Dows.
746 i. Amanda', b. July 16, 1830, in Cazenovia, where she still res.; unmarried.
747 ii. Betsey Gilchrist, b. June 9, 1833, in Cazenovia; d. Feb. 6, 1841, in Jersey Cit\',
N. J.
748 iii. Jane Hearsey, b. May i, 1836, in Charlton; d. Aug. 16, 1836, in Albany, N. Y.
749* iv. Mary Mairs, b. Mar. 4, 183S, in Albany.
750 V. John Hearsey, b. Jan. 4, 1840, in Jersey City, where he d. Feb. 21, 1841.
751* vi. 3Elmina Hearsey, b. Dec. 4, 1841, in Jersey City.
752* vii. Henry James, b. May 21, 1843, in Jersey City.
334
SOPHIA DOWS6, dan. of Eleazer (193), was b. Feb. 21, 181 2, in
Charlton, N. Y., and d. May 10, 1866, in Utica, N. Y. She m. Aug. i,
1832, in Charlton, Adrian, son of Dr. Richard Sharpe and Anna (Cord-
ray) KissAM. He was b. Feb. 16, 18 10, in New York city, and d. Mar.
26, 1878, in Utica° He received an academical education, and was an
attendant at the Protestant P2piscopal church ; was a forwarding and
commission merchant, and had resided in Jamaica, Charlton, Albany, and
Buffalo, N. Y., and in California. He was never an office-seeker — held
but one office, and that was as alderman of the city of Utica; was a strong
Union man and a prominent member of the Committee of Safety and
Defense, and devoted time and money to the fitting out and transportation
of volunteer regiments to the seat of war from 1861 to 1865. He was an
adherent of the whig party, and a strong republican from the birth of that
party until he died. He was one of the California pioneers of 1849-51,
and was an Odd Fellow. As was written of him in the obituary notice
published in a Utica paper, "He was a good citizen, a man of strict integ-
rity, a noble father, a true friend, and an honor to the community in which
he so many years has been a resident."
Children of Adrian and Sih'hia (Dows) Kissam.
753 i. Dows'^, b. Aug. I, 1833, in Albany, N. Y.; d. Oct. 24, 1838, in Utica, N. Y.
754* ii. Richard Sharpe, b. Feb. 13, 1836, in New York city; d. Mar. 5, 1881, in Utica.
755 iii. George Edward, b. Apr. 29, 1S40, in Utica, where he d. Sept. 11, 1841.
756 iv. Adrian, jr., b. Aug. 15, 1842, in Utica, where he d. Apr. 8, 1S44.
757 V. Frances, b. Oct. 2, 1844, in Utica; d. July 31, 1846, in Lyons, N. Y.
758* vi. Frederick G., b. Nov. 22, 1846, in Utica.
759 vii. Adriana, b. Sept. 15, 1848, in Utica, where she d. July 14, 1858.
760 viii. George, b. July 28, 1851, in Utica; received his early education at an academy; is an
attendant at the Protestant Episcopal church ; never was a politician in any
sense, being strictlv commercial in all his pursuits; has traveled very exten-
sively, visiting almost every city of any size in the United States and Canada.
He is now the senior partner and general manager of the United States
Advertising Company, Kissam & Allen, proprietors, 6 Park place, New York
city. Address, box 351. The business is the result of his matured ideas, and
he has built it up until he now considers it " the largest in the world." He re-
sided for a time in Brooklyn, N. Y., where he m. Feb. 22, 1877, Anna, dau. of
John and Maria (Clark) Silsby. She was b. May 18, 1855, in New York city.
FAMILY IN AMERICA, 85
335
^"^^y
DAVID DOWS^ son of Eleazer (193), was b. Nov. i6, 1814, in
Charlton, N. Y.; received in Albany, N. Y., an early mercantile training
with his brother John, of the
,firm of Dows & Gary, which
afterward removed to Ne^v
York city. He entered the
firm just before the financial
' crash of 1839, ^^ '^xxn soon
being changed to David Dows & Co. Mr. Dows is one of the greatest
grain dealers the world has ever produced. He is thoroughly acquainted
with the movements of wheat, corn, and other grains, and this knowledge
enables him to buy and sell at the right time. He is said to have amassed
a fortune of many millions. The firm is now located in the Produce Ex-
change building. His winter residence is No. i East 69th st.. New York
city, and his summer residence is Charlton Hall, Irvington, N. Y.
He m. Feb. 5, 1852, in New York city, Margaret Esther, dau. of
Horatio Worcester.
Children of David and Margaret Esther (Worcester) Dows.
761 i. Anna Louise", b. Nov. 6, 1S52; m. Jan. 15, 1873, Richard March, son of Peter S.
Hoe. He was b. Feb. 16, 1849, and is in the produce business, rooms L and M,
Produce Exchange, New York city.
762* ii. Linda, b. Aug. 25, 1854.
763* iii. David, jr., b. Sept. 5, 1857.
764* iv. Makc;aret \V()RCESTER, b. Mar. 5, i860.
765 V. Harkv, b. Dec. 15, 1861 ; d. Mar., 1863.
766 vi. , SusAX, b. Oct. 18, 1863; m. Dec. 9, 1886, Christian A., son of Christian IIertkr.
He was b. .Sept. 3, 1865, and is a physician.
767 vii. Mary, b. June 15, 1865.
768 viii. Stephen Guion, b. Apr. 12, d. Aug., 1868.
769 ix. Tracy, b. Nov. 2, 187 1.
349
DANA DOWSER .son of Eleazer, jr. (204), was b. Dec. 26, 1785,
in Sherborn, Mass., and was engaged in farming and land interests in
J Brighton, now a part of Boston, Mass.,
•'^'^j ^^""vf^ where he d. Aug. 13, 1849, being bur. in
^^-^ o*-^t<L^C ^^<?^-t-c^x^ Mount Auburn Cemetery. He was a
well-read man of keen perceptions, strict
integrity, and filled many offices of trust in the town i« which he resided.
He d. intestate, Francis A. Hall being appointed admr. Oct. i, 185 1.
Invt.: real estate, $30,300; personal, $8,175.
He m. June 3, 18 12, Mary, dau. of Elisha and Mary (Dinsmore)
Sanderson. She was b. Jan. i, 1787, in Lunenburg, Mass., and d. Apr.
19, 1882, in Boston, and was bur. in Mount Auburn. She possessed great
beauty and refinement, united with grace of mind and character. Rev.
86 THE DOWS OK DOWSE
James Freeman Clarke said he knew of none to whom could better be
applied the quotations: "Her riper age marked with some act of goodness
every day," "To share the holy rest that waits a life well spent."
Children of Dana ani> Mary (Sanderson) Dowse.
7*70* i. Charles Dana", b. Apr. 8, 1S13, in Newton, Mass.; d. Oct. 23, i860, in Cohasset,
Mass., and was bur. in Mount Auburn Cemetery.
771 ii. Mary Ann, b. Dec. 17, 1814, in Brookline, Mass., res. in Boston, Mass., and is a most
intelligent and able woman, unusually educated by extensive travel in America,
Europe, Asia, and Africa.
She m. May 19, 1842, in Brookline, Mass., Francis Ashhury, son of Ed-
ward and Abigail (Townsend) Hall of Boston. He was b. Sept. 29, 18 14, in
Boston, where he d. Feb. 16, 1885; no chn. He is in the sixth generation from
Edward Hall of Rehoboth, Mass He received while at school in Boston two
medals, " The Franklin," and one from the English High School, from which
he grad.
He was importer and wholesale dealer in hardware, of the firm of Horton,
Hall & Co., later Hall & Macomber of Boston. At the breaking out of the
Civil war he relinquished active business and established a banking firm, with
his brother Andrew as a partner. They were connected with the house of John
Munroe & Co. of Boston, New York, and Paris.
Mr. Hall also had charge of many estates. For more than twenty years he
was secretary and treasurer of the Boston Lying-in Hospital, his faithful ser-
vices contributing largely to the success of the institution. He was an Odd
Fellow, also a Free Mason, and had taken all the degrees of Masonry. He
closed a successful business career of more than fifty years of unsullied and
unquestioned integrity — a man of tender and generous feelings and loyal in
his friendships.
772* iii. George Sanderson, b. Mar. 9, 1817, in Brookline; d. Oct. 4, 1885, in Hyde Park,
Mass.
773 iv. Samuel Francis, b. in Brookline, d. Nov. 9, 1857, on board ship Onward, on passage
to Cape Town, Africa, seeking restoration to health. He was bur. ai sea. He
was a real-estate broker in New York city, and a connoisseur and collector of
European paintings, having at one time a large and valuable collection. He
was unmarried.
774 V. Sarah Jane, b. in Boston, where she res.; unmarried.
775 vi. Elizaketh Caroline, b. in Boston, Mass.; is a woman who possesses quick wit, en-
ergy of character, and great ability, with that perseverance which conquers diffi-
culties. She m. May 11, 1865, Tiio.mas Henderson, son of Alexander Smith
and Alice (Henderson) Chandler. He was b. July 4, 1824, in Boston, Mass.,
was educated at the public schools, fitted for college at the Boston Latin School,
and was grad. at Harvard in 1848. He then entered the Harvard I>aw School,
took degree of A. M. in 1851, and LL. B. in 1853. He gave up law and was a
teacher till 1857 in the Boston Latin School, under Mr. Gardner as principal.
In 1837 he began the study of dentistry, and when the Harvard Dental
School was formed in 186S, he was appointed assistant professor of Mechani-
cal Dentistry, and upon the death of Dr. N. C. Keep, professor. In 1874 he
succeeded Dr. T. B. Hitchcock, deceased, as the dean of the school, which po-
sition he still holds. He received the honorary degree of D. M. D. in 1872,
and was president of the Massachusetts Dental Society from 186910 1872. He
is a well-proportioned man, of pleasing address and manners. He res. at
Hotel Bristol, Boston, Mass. His literary work is found in papers published in
the dental journals, addresses before dental societies, and the translation in
1873, of Leber and Rottenstein's treatise on dental caries. An excellent likeness
of Dr. Chandler is to be seen in the Harvard Book, vol. i, p. 275.
776 vii. Anna Frances, b. in Boston, where she res.; unmarried.
777 viii. Marth.\ Emeline, b. in Boston, where she res.; unmarried.
FAMILY l\ AMERICA. Sy
350
POLLY DOWSER dau. of Eleazer, jr. (^04), was b. Aug. 26,
1787, in Sherborn, Mass., where she d. Jan. 24, 1882. She m. F'eb. 8,
1 8 10, prob. in Sherborn, Ebenezer, son of John and Hannah Mann of
Natick, Mass. He was b. Feb. 19, 1787, in Natick; was a carpenter and
d. Dec. 13, 1872, in Sherborn.
Chi].dren uf Ekenezer and Polly (Dowse) Mann.
BORN IN sherborn, MASS.
Catherine Bullard", b. Aug. 16, 1810; d. Apr. 2, 1877, in Sherborn.
Ebenezer, b. Mar. 28, 181 2 ; d. Jan. 23, 1881.
Mary Ann, b. Feb. 7, 1814.
Nancy, b. Jan. 3, d. .Sept. 8, 181 7.
Nancy Caroline, b. Apr. 21, 1819.
Almira Louise, b. May 30, 1825; d. Aug. 13, 1858, in Sherborn. She m. Charles,
son of Isaac and Hannah Hokbs. He was b. in 1825, and d. Nov. 28, 1848, in
Sherborn soon after marriage.
353
778*
779*
n.
780*
III.
781
IV.
782*
V.
7ii3
VI.
SAMUEL DOWSER son of Eleazer, jr. (204), was b. June 28,
1797, in Sherborn, Mass.; was a merchant and manufacturer in Oxford,
Mass., where he prob. d. Sept. 14, 1844. He m. June 3, 1824, Casendl-\na
Siiumway, who was b. Sept. 5, 1801, in Monson, Mass., and d. Dec. 3, i860,
in Pittsfield, Mass.
Children of Samuel and Casendiana (Shumway) Dowse.
784* i. Mary Bullard", b. Apr. i, 1825.
785* ii. Elizabeth Diana, b. Dec. 2, 1828.
786* iii. Thomas, b. May 10, 1833, in Oxford, Mass.
787 iv. Martha Shumway, b. May 10, 1840; m. Jan. 8, 1873, Everett H., son of
Welcome and Mary Converse. He was b. in Monson, Mass., and now res. at
285 Clermont ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. He is one of the firm of Coffin, Altemus
& Co., dry-goods commission merchants, Brooklyn.
354
DANIEL MORSES, son of Eunice Dowse (20(>), was b. Nov. 15,
1783, in Natick, Mass., and was a farmer in Needham, Mass., where he d.
Apr. 8, 185 1. He m. [intention pub. Jan. 30, 1804, in Natick] in Weston,
Mass., Mehitable, dau. of Hezekiah Bacon. She was b. Feb. 20, 1784,
in Natick, and d. Dec. 31, 1859, in Needham.
Children of Daniel and Mehitable (Bacon) Morse.
born in needham, mass.
Leonard", b. May 17, 1804; d. Dec. 19, 1807, in Needham.
Lewis, b. Oct. 11, 1805 ; d. Apr. 28, 1807, in Needham.
Lowell, b. June 2, d. Dec. 17, 1807.
Mary, b. Oct. 25, 1808; d. Mar. 11, 1872; m. William Cakhart, of Wellesley,
Mass. He d. and left no chn.
792 v. Hannah, b. Dec. 13, 1810; d. Dec. 15, 1832 ; unmarried.
788
789
790
in.
791
:v.
88 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
793* vi. Daniel, jr., b. Nov. 17, 1812 ; d. Feb. 26, 1S70, in Wellesley.
794* vii. Nancy K., b. Mar. 4, 181 5.
795* viii. Mkhitable Bacon, b. Feb. i, 1817.
796* ix. Henry, b. Jan. 10, 1819 ; d. May 21, 1879.
797* X. Manson, b. Mar. 20, 1822.
798* xi. Rebkkah, b. May 26, 1824.
799* xii. Martha Jane, b. Apr. 9, 1829.
355
HENRY M0RSE:6, son of Eunice Dowse (306), was b. Mar. 20,
1786, in Natick, Mass., where he d. May 11, 1812, being accidentally shot.
He m. [intention pub. Mar. 11, 1810, in Natick] Sally Sawin.
Child of Henry and Sally (Sawin) Morse.
Soo i. Lucy Ryan", b. Jan. 12, 1812, in Natick, Mass.; prob. d. soon, as the parents are said
to have left no chn.
356
LUCY MORSEL dau. of Eunice Dowse (206), was b. Nov. 18,
1787, in Natick, Mass., and d. in Waltham, Mass., after 1856. She m.
Sept. I, 1808, Samuel Ryan of Waltham, prob. bro. to Lyman Ryan
(358).
Child ok Samuel and Lucy (Morse) Ryan.
Soi i. Eunice Morse", b. Dec. 12, 1S08 ; d. June 2, 1823.
357
GEORGE MORSEL son of Eunice Dowse (206), was b. Mar. 22,
1790, in Natick, Mass., where he was a farmer and d. Aug. i, 185 i. He m.
Abigail Underwood, who was b. in 1792, and d. Oct. 26, 1847, in Natick.
Children of Georoe and Aiugail (Underwood) Morse.
BORN IN natick, MASS.
802 i. Leonard", b. Jan. 27, 1817; d. Apr. 27, 1S88, in Natick. He commenced life a shoe-
maker, but l^y skill and industry rose to the position of manufacturer. For the
last half of his life he devoted himself to speculation, accumulating great
wealth. He was associated with several business houses, and also held a very
large amount of real estate in and around Natick.
He m. May, 1853, at Wellesley Hills, Mass., Mary A., dau. of Gilbert
and Eunice (Underwood) Sione. She was b. Jan. 31, 1820, in Weston, Mass.
No chn.
S03 ii. Eleanor, b. Oct. 17, 1819; d. Aug. 23, 1866, in West Medway, Mass., where she m.
William Trenton. They lived in Wrentham, Mass. He d. No chn.
804* iii. George, jr., b. Oct. 13, 1821,
805 iv. John U., b. Jan. 21, 1829; d. Sept. 10, 1875, '" Natick. He was a shoemaker, and
m. Jan. 11, 1848, in Sherborn, Mass., Eliza Dowse Babcock (870). She
was b. Nov. 12, 1829, in Sherborn, and d. Mar. 19, 1878, in Natick. No chn.
358
HANNAH MORSEL dau. of Eunice Dowse (206), was b. Mar.
26, 1792, in Natick, Mass., and d. May 25, 1865, in Waltham, Mass. She
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 89
m. Oct. 12, 1813 [pub. in Natick], Lyman Ryan, who was prob. b. in West-
field, Mass., and was a bro. to Samuel Ryan (35()). He was b. Oct. 28,
1790, and was a whip manufacturer in Waltham, where he d. May 17, 1826.
She m. (2) Titus Pease, who was b. in Westfield, and was a whip maker.
No chn. by second husband.
Children of Lyman and Hannah (Morse) Ryan.
S06* i. Henry Morse'^, b. Oct. 23, 1814, in Waltham, Mass.; d. July 19, 1853, in Sacramen-
to, Cal.
807* ii. John Samtei., b. May 8, 1817, in Newton, Mass.; d. May 26, 1859, in Boston, Mass.
359
AARON M0RSE6, son of Eunice Do\yse (300), was b. Nov. 19,
1793, in Natick, Mass., and d. Apr. 3, i860, in Framingham, Mass. He
was a farmer, and resided successively in Worcester, Concord, and Natick,
Mass., and Newport, Me., finally returning to Framingham, where he spent
the rest of his life.
He m. (i) Oct. 13, 1818, in Southbridge, Mass., Harriet, dau. of
Simeon and Abigail (Howe) Bassett. She d. Oct. 15, 1825, in Natick.
He m. (2) in 1827, in Natick, Hannah, dau. of John and (Haynes)
Badger, and wid. of Coolidge. She was b. Jan. 24, 1795, in Natick,
and is living in Franklin, Mass., in feeble health.
Children of Aaron and Harriet (Bassett) Morse.
Aaron Hartavell", b. Aug. 14, 1819, in Worcester, Mass.
Mary B., b. Apr. 17, 1822, in Concord, Mass.; d. Apr., 1846, in Franklin, Mass.; m.
Lewis Henry Marsh, who lives in Franklin. It is said there are two chn,,
Eugene and Ella.
Thomas Dowse, b. Nov. 7, 1824, in Natick ; d. Sept. 30, 1887, in Franklin.
Children of Aaron and Hannah (Badc.er) Moksk.
[Major] Monroe, b. Apr. 20, 1828, in Natick, Mass.
Adjutant Mason, b. Aug. 12, 1829, in Natick; d. Apr. 22, 1832, in Newport, Me.
Hannah Badi;er, b. Apr. 4, 1832, in Newport.
Charles Henry, b. Nov. 17, 1834, in Newport.
Dexter, b. in Framingham, Mass.; d. soon, rec. destroyed l)y fire.
360
808*
S09
i.
ii.
810*
iii,
811*
812
813*
814*
815
i.
ii.
iii,
iv.
V.
AMORY MORSEL son of Eunice Dowse (306), was b. Nov. 27,
1795, in Natick, Mass., where he was a farmer and d. Mar. 19, 1856. He
m. Jan. 24, 1822, in Natick, Lydia, dau. of Ezckiel Sawin. She was b.
Dec. 23, 1799, and d. Mar. 3, 1852.
Children of Amory and Lydia (Sawin) Morse,
horn in natick, mass.
816 i. Washington', b. Nov. 6, 1822; d. Aug. 27, 1825.
817 ii. Eunice Dowse, b. Nov. 17, 1826; d. Nov. 20, 1832.
818 iii. Sarah Ann, b. Nov. 27, 1828; d. Nov. 21, 1832.
819* iv. Lydia S., b. Apr. 23, 1S31.
820 V. Henry Washington, b. Dec. i, 1833; d. Sept. 13, 1837.
821* vi. Lucy Ann, b. Dec. 16, 1838.
822 vii. Amory G., b. Dec. 28, 1841 ; d. July 11, 1842.
90 THE DOWS OK DOWSE
361
EUNICE MORSEL dau. of Eunice Dowse (306), was b. June 19,
1797, in Natick, Mass.; m. [intention pub. Apr. 9, 1820, in Natick] Abijah
Fuller of Newton, Mass. She d. before 1856, prob. in Waltham, Mass.
Child of Abijah and Eunice (Morse) Fuller.
823* i. Eunice Morse", b. Apr. 29, 1821 ; d. Mar. 11, 1846, in Waltham, Mass.
363
JOHN MORSEL son of Eunice Dowse (306), was b. July 2, 1799,
in Natick, Mass., where he was a carpenter and farmer, and d. Dec. 31,
1864. He m. Dec. 27, 1821, in Natick, Betsey, dau. of Isaac and Abigail
(Jackson) Greenwood. She was b. Dec. 29, 1800, and d. Oct. 6, 1875.
Children of John and Betsey (Greenwood) Morse.
BORN IN natick, MASS.
824* i. John Andrew", b. Feb. 17, 1825.
825* ii. Abigail Elizabeth, b. May 4, 1827.
826* iii. James Wilson Thompson, b. May 12, 1831.
827 iv. WiLLARD, b. Oct. 14, 1834; is an orchardist, res. at 75 North 8th st., San Jose, Cal.
He m. June 3, 1866, Sarah Jane, dau. of P. and J. McDonald. She was b.
Apr. 16, 1837, in P'raminghani, Mass. No chn.
363
BENJAMIN DOWSER son of Joseph (308), was b. July 22, 1784,
in Sherborn, Mass., where he plied his trade as leather-dresser ^nd d. July
L . j<7 30, 1863, from the effects of a fall. It
(i/O^^T^'fCL^r'^^^^f^ xyo-UL\,^ ^^ ^^^*^ "^^ ^^^ ^ strong-minded man,
/ ^X^ a great reader, a profound thinker, firm
{/ in his opinions, which in middle life
were far in advance of the times. To the day of his fatal fall he was
alert, erect, and actively engaged in business, and his mental and physical
forces were not abated." He lived on the homestead of his grandfather
Eleazer for many years; was a pillar of the Pilgrim Church (Cong.), and
was much respected by the community. He m. Apr. 15, 1813, in Sher-
born, Thankful, dau. of Elisha and Susanna (Brown) Chamberlain. She
was b. Mar. 6, 1792, and d. Dec. 25, 1864, in Weymouth, Mass. She was
sister to Martha Chamberlain (366).
Children of Benjamin and Thankful (Chamberlain) Dowse.
BORN in sherborn, MASS.
828* i. Edmund", b. Sept. 17, 1813.
829* ii. William Chamberlain, b. Sept. 3, 1815.
830 iii. Joseph Perry, b. Aug. 15, 1820; d. a. 1846, soon after graduating from Amherst
College.
831* iv. Deborah Perry, b. Jan. 28, 1824; d. Feb. 9, 1851, in Sherborn.
832* V. Benjamin Thomas, b. Mar. 31, 1830.
FAMILY IN AMKKICA. 9I
364
EUNICE DOWSER dan. of Joseph {20H), was b. June 20, 1787, in
Shcrborn, Mass., and d. Nov. 4, 1829, in Watertown, Mass. She m.
Feb. 14, 181 3, in Sherborn, Joseph, son of Jonathan and Mary (Merriam)
Crafts. He was b. in Newton, Mass.; was apprenticed to Doggett
of Roxbury to learn leather-dressing; remained in Roxbury quite a num-
ber of years, when he m. (i) l^lizabeth Mellish, by whom he had two chn.
After her death he went to Cambridge, where he was associated in busi-
ness with Thomas Dowse. He went to Watertown in 1825, where he was
engaged in the same business until his death. Mar. 28, 1842.
Children of Joskimi and Eunice (Dowse) Crafts.
)iOKN IN CAMHRIDGEI'DRT, MASS., EXCEPT CHN. VII AND \lll.
833* i. Mary", b. June 7, 1813.
S34* ii. Emily, b. Feb. 3, 1815.
S35 iii. Sarah, b. Mar. 10, 1817 ; d. same year.
836* iv. Joseph, jr., b. Nov. 4, 1818 ; d. Mar. 9, 1876, in Watertown, Mass.
837* V. Sarah Ann, b. Dec. 3, 1820; d. Nov. 18, 1873, in Belmont, Mass.
83S vi. Eunice Maria, b. July 22, 1S24 ; d. Aug. 30, 1825, in Watertown.
839 vii. Annie Maria, b. Mar. 12, 1S26, in Watertown, where she d. July 31, 1827.
840* viii. Nathaniel Henry, b. May 15, 1828, in Watertown.
305
BETSEY DOWSl^:^ dau. of Joseph {20H), was b. Mar. 12, 1790,
in Sherborn, Mass. ,. and d. June 23, 1846, prob. in Charlton, Mass. She
, m. Apr. 30, 18 1 2, Jonathan, son of
<::^ y/ jKycc-rx Samuel and Mary Ryan. He was b.
^yV->^ <^'^^"^ / jLily 3, 1785, in Spencer, Mass.; was
^^ a farmer in Charlton, where he prob.
d. Mar. 22, i860.
Children of Jonathan and Betsey (Dowse) Ryan.
841 i. Lucena", b. Jan. 9, 1815 ; d. July 31, 1837 ; unmarried.
842 ii. Lewis, b. Feb. 28, 1819; d. July 30, 1844; unmarried.
366
JOSEPH DOWSE, JR.^ son of Joseph (*^<)8), was b. Jan. 4, 1794,
in Sherborn, Mass., where he d. Aug. 20, 1873. He was engaged in the
^~y (^"^ whip business until a few years before his death,
?/(//^^^^^ ^/vz4/fC ^^hich were spent upon his farm. He was a
>^ man whom every one respected for his many
sterling qualities of character. " Quietly and happily he and his companion
passed the evening of their days in the home where their long term of
married life was spent."
He m. June 11, 1819, in Shcrborn, Martha, dau. of Elisha Chamber-
lain of Keene, N. H. (originally from Newton, Mass.), and Susan Brown
92
THE DOWS OR DOWSE
of Brighton, Mass. She was b. Mar. 4, 1800, in Fitchburg, Mass., and d.
Sept. 29, 1876, in Sherborn. She was sister to Thankful Chamberlain
(363).
Children of Joseph and Martha (Chamberlain) EJowse.
KORN in sherborn, MASS.
S43 i. Martha Ann', b. June 27, 1820 ; d. Dec. 22, 1842, in Sherborn ; unmarried.
844* ii. Joseph, jr., 2d, b. Apr. 10, 1822.
845 iii. Rebecca, b. Dec. 25, 1825 ; d. Jan. 28, 1826, in Sherborn.
846 iv. Rebecca Perry, b. Feb. 22, 1829; m. July 5, 1858, in Sherborn, Henry I., son of
Lawson D. Maynard. He was b. 1837, in Framingham, Mass., and d. Feb. 3,
1859, in Sherborn, a few months after marriage.
847* V. Charles Dort, b. Feb. 13, 1833.
848* vi. Emily Augusta, b. May 26, 1836.
368
NATHANIEL DOWSER son of Joseph (308), was b. Sept. 7, 1802,
in Sherborn, Mass., where he d. Sept. 14, 1885. He spent his entire life
on the homestead. He was the youngest and last surviving of the family,
^.^^ and lived to the greatest age. He held
y <>// /f \J\ many town offices, and was a repre-
C'-'^K^^ f^-^^f-^---^ <-^<=^''<^'^-— ^sentative in the legislature. In early
life he was a manufacturer of whips. In the manufacture of shoes he
furnished employment in and around Sherborn to many who knew him as
a man to be trusted, and whose word was not to be doubted. He was not
one to promise what he could not fulfil. He lived a consistent Christian
life. All who came in contact with him, either in church, in society, or in
business, learned to know his real character and to love him.
He m. (1) Dec. 4, 1823, in Sherborn, Hephzibah N. Daniels, who
was b. Nov. 28, 1798, and d. June 8, 1837, in Sherborn. He m. (2) Apr.
12, 1838, Mary Allen, dau. of Michael and Susanna (Perry) Clark. She
was b. Sept. 30, 1809, prob. in Roxbury, Mass., and d. June 10, 1858, in
Sherborn. He m. (3) Oct. 5, 1864, in Cambridge, Mass., Sarah A., dau.
of John George and Sarah Kaulbach. She was b. 1823, in Boston, Mass.,
and res. on Clapp St., Maiden, Mass.
Children of Nathaniel and Hephzibah N. (Daniels) Dowse,
born in sherborn, mass.
849 i. Lucy Daniels', b. Nov. 27, 1824 ; is unmarried, a milliner, and res. at 34 Union st..
Maiden, Mass.
850 ii. Eunice Maria, b. June 14, 1829; d. May 15, 1853, in Sherborn, where she m. Nov.
14, 1850, Charles W., son of Joseph and Hannah Church of Sandwich, N.
H. He was b. Mar., 1827, in Sandwich, and was a cordwainer in .Sherborn,
where he d. Jan. 13, 1852. No chn.
851* iii. Nathaniel Henry, b. May 11, 1833 ; d. June 25, 1868, in Sherborn.
S52 iv. George Townsend, b. Oct. 9, 1836; d. July 26, 1837, in Sherborn.
FAMILY IN AMERICA.
93
Children of Nathaniel and Mary Ali.kn (Clark) Dowse.
horn in sherkorn, mass.
S53 i. Mary Eliza, b. Feb. 3, 1842 ; is a highh^-gifted, vvell-educated lady, living in the
family of Mr. Kendall, in Watertown, Mass. She attempted many years ago to
trace'the ancestry of the Dows or Dowse family into England, but did not suc-
ceed. She visited Europe in the summer and fall of iSSS.
854 ii. Martha Ann, b. Oct. 9, 1844; d. Oct. 13, 186S ; unmarried.
S55 iii. Marion Clark, b. Sept. 13, 1847; was for many years a teacher in Westboro'
(Mass.) Academy. She m. Dec. 25, 1878, Henry Little, son of William K.
and Mary (Little) Chase of Lynn, Mass. He was b. 1S52, in Lynn, and is a
provision dealer, residing in Westboro'. No chn.
S56* iv. Charles Herhert [Eugene, rec. mistake], b. Sept. 12, 1853.
-369
ADAM DOWSER son of James (314), was b. Nov. 9, 1792, in
Sherborn, Mass.; was a commission merchant in New York city, and d.
Dec. 2, 1866, in Troy, N. Y. He m. May 14, 1818, Maria, dau. of John
and Catherine Lundv [of French extraction]. She was b. Sept. 11, 1801,
in New York city, and d. Dec. 10, 1868, in Troy.
857*
858
859*
S60
861
862
vi.
863
vii.
864
Vlll
86 s*
LV.
866
X.
867
.\1.
Children of Adam and Maria (Lundv) Dowse.
born in new YORK CITY.
John L.', b. Mar. 4, 1819; d. Aug. 10, 1888, in Clifton Park, N. Y.
Adam, jr., b. May 15, d. Aug. 15, 1820.
Eliza Ann, b. July 4, 1821 ; d. Nov. 12, 1888, in Troy, N. Y.
Alfred H., b. Dec. 28, 1822 ; went to sea, when quite young, under the assumed
name of James Lee. He res. [1887] at 85 East Fifth st., Oswego, N. Y.
Joseph B., b. Feb. 7, 1824 ; was a sailor, but is now a farmer in Nicollet, Brown Co.,
Wis. He m. Sept. 3, 1845, Harriet, dau. of Simon Gammon of Green Bay,
Wis.
Maria, b. May i, d. July 24, 1825.
Thomas, b. July 7, 1827 ; was lost at sea.
JosEi'HiNE C., b. July 2, d. Dec. 6, 1831.
.Stephen Leland, b. Oct. 9, 1832.
Charles A., b. June i, 1836; d. Aug. 13, 1858.
Catherine L., b. Oct. 16, 1838; is living with her Inother, John L., in Clifton Park;
unmarried.
370
REBECCA DOWSER dau of James ('^14), was b. Apr. 4, 1796, in
Sherborn, Mass., where she d. May 9, 1864. She m. Mar. 27, 1822, in
Sherborn, Amory, son of Col. Moses and Betsey Babcock. He was b.
Dec. 13, 1793, in Sherborn, where he was a farmer and d. Nov. 15, 1853.
Children of Amory and Rebecca (Dowse) Babcock.
HORN in sherborn, MASS.
868 i. RuFis", b. June 30, d. Sept. 19, 1825.
869 ii. Amory Leland, b. Nov. 15, 1826; m. June 20, 1861, in Sherborn, Susan A., dau. of
James and Mary C. Bancroft. She was b. in 1826, in Amesbury, Mass., and
is related to Bancroft, the eminent historian. No chn.
94 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Mr. Babcock is a taxidermist and naturalist of considerable note, his chief
departments being ornithology and entomology. Under the auspices of the
Natural History Society of Natick, Mass., on Nov. 13, 1S72, accompanied by
his wife, he sailed from Boston for the port of Georgetown, British Guiana, for
the purpose of collecting material for this society and for himself. After a
rough and stormy passage they arrived at Georgetown, Dec. 13, 1872. Here
the scene that met their eyes, to use his own words, " was enchanting beyond
description." The Cocoa Palms, the Royal Palm, and thousands of other forms of
tropical vegetation were to be seen. On landing they were delighted with the
appearance of nature in these regions. They found the Botanical Garden to con-
tain many very fine tropical plants and flowers. The Museum also had a large
and beautiful collection of specimens from the surrounding country. In George-
town many different nations are represented. During their residence he made
many collections in the departments previously mentioned, and then made a
trip to the interior, where they lived for three months among the Accawai In-
dians. Making their headquarters at a village of these Indians, whom they
found to be exceptionally honest and moral, trips were made into the surround-
ing country, and large collections of birds and insects were made.
The scenery in this section is described as being very beautiful. The tree
ferns, many sjDCcies of palms, orchids, with forest vines, or bush ropes as they
are called, linking the trees together and growing sometimes in remarkable
shapes or contortions, are noticeable features.
They spent the winter of 1879-80 in Florida, their headquarters being the
city of Jacksonville. After visiting some general points of interest near the city,
trips were made up the St. John's river, creeks explored, and collections made
which, though large, were not ecjual to those gathered in South America.
Mr. Babcock's museum at Sherborn, Mass., is well worth visiting. It con-
tains between eight and ten thousand specimens, including birds, — nearly half of
which are from South America, — reptiles, fishes, and mammals from foreign and
native localities. Insects and shells abound in thousands. There are also
botanical specimens, minerals, and fossils ; and weapons, implements, and orna-
ments of the South Amefican Indians.
In Oct., 1887, the compiler, with his wife, visited this museum, and enjoyed
several hours of pleasant conversation with Mr. Babcock, and listened with inter-
est to his description of the many varieties of birds, insects, etc., therein con-
tained.
870 iii. Eliza Dowsk, b. Nov. 12,1829; tl- ^I^r. 19, 1878, in Natick, Mass.; m. Jan. 11, 1848,
in Sherborn, John U. Morse (805).
373
ELIZA DOWSER dau. of James (214), was b. Apr. 29, 1801, in
Sherborn, Mass., and d. Jan. 2, 1884, in Natick, Mass. She m. Aug. 31,
1 83 1, in New York city, Fred Delevan, son of Anthony and Jane (Far-
rington) Valentine. He was b. Mar. 12, 1805, i" East Chester, N. Y.;
was a shoemaker in Natick, and d. Nov. 30, 1885, in New York.
Mrs. Eliza (Dowse) Valentine was a woman of rare natural endow-
ments, deeply poetic by nature, and had great strength of character, a
broad Christian charity, and an unwavering faith. She was a tender,
patient, loving mother, a faithful wife, and a true and loyal friend. She
was for many years an invalid and great sufferer, but was uncomplaining ;
always finding much for which to be grateful, frequently asserting that her
^. M tU,,:^i:z.
nil HEW T0«
FAMILY IN AMKRICA. 95
blessings outnumbered her trials. She loved and trusted her Saviour to
the end, and he did not forsake her.
As is seen by the record, she had three pairs of twins, which fact made
her quite distinguished among women. On this account her uncle, Thomas
Dowse (210), who, like herself, was lame, gave her by will a much larger
sum of money than his other nephews and nieces, except Thomas Dowse
(786), who was named after him.
The following poems by Eliza (Dowse) Valentine, — the first written
before her marriage, the second a few years before her death, — show her
talent in that direction :
THE LOVE OF JESUS.
Oh! is there aught can soothe the breast.
Or heal the heart with grief oppressed, —
Or give the mourning pilgrim rest?
Yes ; "t is the love of Jesus.
And what can make the bosom glow
With love to all, both friend and foe .'
And make our tears to cease their flow?
It is the love of Jesus.
And what can light the hour of death.
When called to yield our parting breath,
And bid adieu to all the earth ?
'I'lie precious love of Jesus.
Eliza Dowse, 1S24.
FOURSCORE.
This is my eightieth birthday !
I 've tarried long below,
And but for leaving dear ones,
'T were beautiful to go.
My kin have mostly left me,
And crossed the mystic stream,
And loving friends have passed away.
And life seems like a dream.
1 Ve passed thro' years of suffering.
And grief has been my lot;
But still the earth seems beautiful.
There 's many a sun-lit spot.
And though my frame is tottering,—
My blood is growing cold, —
Youth sits ensh?'ined witJiin }iiy heart.
That iicTC?- will t^roiv old.
./^cir/iS/
96 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
I grieve not that my locks are white,
My brow thus wrinkled o'er;
For I shall gain immortal youth, *
When on the other shore.
I '11 not regret my years have fled
And life's sunset draws nigh,
For pain and grief will ne'er invade
The peaceful home on high.
There 's much that 's very beautiful.
This spring-time of the year:
The grass grows green, the swelling buds,
And flowers will soon appear.
I 've children kind and loving.
And of cherished friends a host,
But all may soon be gathered home —
May none of them be lost !
My fourscore years are over;
I 'm almost at the gate.
Waiting ! But then I think I 've read,
"They also seri'c who wait."
And when our loving P'ather
Shall summon me above,
ICarth's wrongs will all be righted
In that home of light and love.
Eliza Dowse Valentine, Apr. 29, i88i.
CuiLDRKN OK Frkd Dei.evan AND Eliza (Dows?;) Valkntine.
Louis Pease' [twin], b. May 24, 1832, in New York city ; was a shoemaker in
Natick, Mass., where he d. Dec. 4, 1864 ; unmarried.
Amorv Mason [twin], b. May 24, 1S32, hi New York city; d^, June 22, iSSS, in
Natick. r»ii^rr- /yla\<hc{ 4y»^ {^r^^^^oo<J
Rebecca Ann, b. Mar. 19, 1834, \n New York city; d. Oct. 5, 1836, m Natick.
James William [twin], b. Apr. 8, 1837, in Natick, where he d. Oct. 11, 1888.
RuFUS Babcock [twin], b. Apr. 8, 1837, in Natick.^ I'^T^ Ade-taiO^ Aktrtts
Annie Eliza [twin], b. Sept. i, 1839, in Natick; grad. from tiTe high school,
Natick, in 1861 ; is a member of the Baptist church ; until 1868 was employed
as a teacher in Natick schools ; then went into a hat shop, as teacher's pay at
that time was meagre ; is now a paid contributor for various parties, assists
soldiers to get pensions, etc. She has inherited the tine poetic talent of her
mother, and is a woman of masculine executive ability, which, together with
naturally superior faculties, renders her a valuable member of society. Address,
bo.\ 1,206, Natick.
877 vii. FuEDEKiCK Tt)WNSEND [twln], b. Sept. I, 1839, in Natick, where he is a shoemaker,
and where he m. Aug. 5, 1863, Miriam Caroline, dau. of Moses and Martha
(Whitney) Str.\tton. She was b. Oct. 2, 1841, in Natick, where she d. Aug.
21, 1874. No chn. Mr. Valentine inherited his mother's poetic talent, and
though not a frequent writer, yet has written several excellent poems. He was a
most excellent husband ; his wife being an invalid, and a great sufferer for
many years. He took the place of nurse by her bed-side, caring for her with
great tenderness, and attending, at the same time, to all the household duties,
and to his work in the shop. How he endured the strain is a marvel. His own
health was injured, however, and he has never fully recovered. He is a mem-
ber of the Baptist church.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 97
SEVENTH GENERATION.
373
NANCY DOWSE', dau. of Samuel, jr. (337), was b. Jan. 19, 1784,
in Charlestown, Mass., and d. Mar., 18 14. She m. June 2, 1805, John, jr.,
son of John Williams of Roxbury, Mass. He was b. Apr. 10, 1780; lived
in Marblehead, Mass.; was a dry-goods merchant in Boston, Mass., and
d. Feb. 7, 1861.
Children of John and Nancy (Dowse) Williams.
born in marblehead, mass.
878* i. John Sumner^, b. June i, 1806; d. May 8, 1880, in Boston.
879 ii. Anna Dowse, b. Aug. 16, 1807 ; is unmarried, and res. at 391 Beacon St., Boston.
880 iii. Joseph Sewall, b. Apr. 16, 1809; d. Sept. 10, i8io.
881* iv. Mary Sumner, b. May II, iSi I.
882 V. AiiiiA RoBBiNS, b. July 22, 1813; d. Dec. 16, 1S26.
374
ABBA DOWSE', dau. of Samuel, jr. (337), was b. June 29, 1785,
in Charlestown, Mass. Before her marriage she was a teacher in the girls'
department of the Franklin Academy in Andover, Mass. She is said to
have been "a lady of rare personal beauty, of great dignity and grace of
manner, of a sweet disposition, and clear and cultivated mind." She d.
Mar. 26, 18 12, in Lynn, Mass. She m. Jan. 18, 1807, in Lynn, Peter
Oilman, son of Rev. Chandler Robbins, d. d., minister of the First Chr.
in Plymouth, Mass., and grandson of Rev. Philemon Robbins of Branford,
Conn. He was b. Dec. 10, 1781, in Plymouth; was a physician in Lynn,
and afterwards in Roxbury, Mass., where he ni. (2) Dec. 11, 1817, Mrs.
Polly Hooper. He d. May 18, 1855, in Roxbury.
Children of Peter Oilman and Abba (Dowse) Robbins.
born in lynn, mass.
883* i. Chandler^, b. Feb. 14, 1810; d. Sept. 11, 1882, in Weston, Mass.
884* ii. Samuel Dowse, b. Mar. 7, 181 2 ; d. Aug. 17, 1884, in Belmont, Mass.
378
ANN DOWSE SPRAGUE', dau. of Alice Dowse (330), was b.
Apr. 8, 1796, in Boston, Mass., and d. Dec. 15, 1874. She was a teacher
of a select school, and m. Feb. 15, 1827, Daniel, jr., son of Daniel
Rhodes. He was b. July 13, 1786, in Boston, where he was a merchant,
and d. Sept. 25, 1857.
Children of Daniel and Ann Dowse (Sprague) Rhodes.
885 i. Edward Sprague^, b. June 13, 1828 ; is unmarried, a real-estate dealer, and res. at
33 Indiana St., Boston.
886* ii. Franklin, b. Apr. 26, 1831 ; d. Sept. 13, 1880, in New York city.
887 iii. Charles, b. Sept. 27, 1833; was a clerk in Boston, where he m. Mar., 1881, Eliza-
beth J. Mitchell, and where he d. Apr. 14, 188 1, the next month after marriage.
7
98 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
379
EDWARD DOWSE SPRAGUE", son of Aeice Dowse (330), was
b. Aug. I, 1802, in Boston, Mass., and d. Apr. 10, i860, in New York city,
where he was a merchant, and resided at 330 West 23d st., in the house
now occupied by two of his sons. He m. (i) Dec, 1845, Augusta M.
Stevens of Brooklyn, N. Y., who d. Mar. 20, 1847. He m. (2) June 28,
1848, Anna S. Auchincloss, sister of the wife of Franklin Rhodes (886).
She was b. Feb. 2, 1824, and d. Feb., 1884.
Child of Edward Dowse and Augusta M. (Stfa'ens) Strague.
8SS* i. Edward Augustus**, b. Mar. 14, 1847, in New York city.
Children of Edward Dowse and Anna S. (Auchincloss) Sprague.
born in new york city.
889 i. Arthur William, b. May 19, 1849; is unmarried, and res. at 330 West 23d St.,
New York city-
890 ii. Henry Lynde, b. Feb. 28, 1851 ; is unmarried, a lawyer, and res. at 330 West 23d
St., New York city.
891* iii. Alice, b. Oct. 29, 1852.
892* iv. Irvin Auchincloss, b. Jan. 13, 1855.
893 V. Anna Louise, b. Jan. 24, 1858; m. Feb. 28, 1S8S, in New York city, William, jr.,
son of William and Elizabeth Knight (Hinckley) Sturgis. He was b. Dec. 3,
1842, in New York city. He resided for a while in Missouri, and is now en-
gaged in cattle-raising in Cheyenne, Wyoming Ter.
880
WILLIAM FROST HODGMAN', son of Ahigail Dows (243),
was b. May 14, 1802, in Billerica, Mass., and was a farmer in Carlisle,
Mass., where he d. Sept. 27, 1865. He m. Mar. 29, 1835, in Carlisle,
Martha Moore, dau. of Joel and Sarah (Flint) Hodgman, and wid. of
Thomas Green Hodgman. She was b. Sept. 23, 1808, in Merrimac, N. H.,
and d. Sept. 2, 1849, in Carlisle.
Child of William Frost and Martha Moore (Hodgman) Hodgman.
894* i. Sarah**, b. Dec. 25, 1835, in Carlisle, Mass., where she d. July 4, 1878.
381
GEORGE HODGMAN', son of Abigail Dows (34'^), was b. Aug.
4, 1804, in Bedford, N. H., where he is still living, a farmer. He m. Mar.
19, 1829, Mary Parker (393). She was b. Mar. 19, 18 10, in Bedford,
where she d. May 23, 1850.
Children of George and Mary (Parker) Hodgman.
CHN. I and II KORN in CARLISLE, MASS., THE OTHERS IN BEDFORD, N. H.
896*
897
Mary Elizabeth^ b. May, d. July 4, 1830.
Mary Abbie, b. Nov. 10, 1831.
Julia, b. June 30, 1834; m. Isaac Parker, jr. (401).
FAMILY IN AMERICA.
99
898 iv. George, jr., b. May 13, 183S ; d. Nov. 12, 1862, in the army. He was a farmer, a re-
publican, and mustered in the U. S. service, in Co. B, 9th N. H. vols., July 12,
1862. He m. Hannah, dau. of Dwelley W. and Eliza (Smith) Mitch'ei-i,. She'
was b. in Merrimac, N. H. No chn.
899* V. John Parker, b. Nov. 26, 1S40.
900 vi. William H., b. June 7, 1843 5 f'- J^"- 23, 1863, in the army, at Carrollton, La.
901 vii. Thomas Edwin, b. Sept. 10, 1846; d. Apr. 9, 1S50.
382
CLARISSA HODGMAN', dau. of Abigail Dows (343), was b.
Aug. 4, 1806, in Bedford, N. H., where she d. Jan. 29, 1866. She m. July i,
1830, in Bedford, Adam Nahor, son of Joseph and Mary (Dickey) Patten.
He was b. June 19, 1805, in Bedford, where he d. Apr. 15, 1887.
"Mr. Patten was an industrious farmer, and for many years spent his
winters in the lumber business. In 1849 he representee! his town in the
legislature. He was a member of the Presbyterian chr. in Bedford, unit-
ing with it in the year 1831, during a great spiritual revival under the
ministrations of the Rev. Thomas Savage. For many years he had been
a great sufferer from rheumatism, for ten years being unable to walk and
the last two confined to his bed. His sufferings were borne with fortitude
and with much patience."
Children of Adam Nahor and Clarissa (Hodgman) Patten,
born in hedford, N. II.
902 i. Joseph^, b. Jan. 6, 1833 ; d. Feb., 1834, in Bedford.
903 ii. Samuel Joski-ii, b. Apr. 7, 1836; d. June 30, 1858, in Bedford ; unmarried.
904* iii. William Milton, b. Oct. 22, 1840.
905* iv. Abigail Ann, b. Nov. 23, 1846.
384
ABIGAIL HODGMAN', dau. of Abigail Dows (342), was b. May
23, 1811, in Bedford, N. H., where she d. Oct. 21, 1846. She m. Oct. 25,
183 1, Rodney, son of Patrick and Deborah (Martin) McLaughlin. He
was b. Aug. 12, 1804, in Bedford, where he was a farmer and d. Aug. 23,
185 1.
Children ok Rodney and Abigail (Hodgman) McLaitghlin.
born in BEDFORD, N H.
906 i. Abijah H.^ b. July 26, 1832; d. Sept. 2, 1834, in Bedford.
907 ii. Nancy, b. Feb. 21, 1835 ; d. Mar. 16, 1868, in Bedford; unmarried.
90S* iii. Sarah AnxNIS, b. June i, 1837.
909 iv. Rodney S., b. July 9, 1839 ; is m., but his whereabouts is unknown.
910 V. Clarissa H., b. Dec. 17, 1841 ; d. Aug. 13, 1844, in Bedford.
911 vi. Charles E., b. June 6, 1S44; d. July 25, 1873, in Mineola, Tex.; unmarried.
385
FREDERICK HODGMAN', son of Abigail Dows (343), was b.
Nov. 12, 1813, in Bedford, N. H., where he has always resided, a farmer.
lOO THE DOWS OR DOWSE
and where he m. Sept. 19, 1839, Maria, dau. of Robert and Ann (Burr)
Houston. She was b. May 15, 18 13, in Bedford, where she d. Feb. 13,
1885.
Children of Frederick and Maria (Houston) Hodgman.
born in bedford, n. h.
912 i. Sarah A.^, b. May 31, 1842 ; d. Oct. 9, 1S5S, in Bedford.
913 ii. Abbie M., b. July 31, 1S45; d. Feb. 21, 1S59, in Bedford.
386
ISAAC PARKER HODGMAN", son of Abigail Dows (242), was
b. Aug. 4, 1 8:6, in Amherst, N. H., and is a farmer, residing in Bedford,
N. H. He m. Dec. i, 1842, in Merrimac, N. H., Emily, dau. of Timothy
and Mehetabel (Pratt) Mitchell. She was b. Oct. 14, 18 18, in Merrimac.
Children of Isaac Parker and Emily (Mitchell) Hodgman.
born in bedford, n. h.
914* i. Clinton Parker*, b. May 24, 1844.
915 ii. Emily Samantha, b. May 10, 1846; d. Feb. 9, 1851, in Bedford.
916 iii. Isaac ABijAH,b. Oct. 20, 1847, is a farmer, living in Merrimac, N. H. He attended
the high school. He m. Dec. 9, 1875, in Bedford, Louvisa Jane, dau. of Geo.
W. and Louvisa (Roby) Gagk. She was b. Jan. 19, 1849, ^^ Bedford. No chn.
917* iv. Emma Juliet, b. May i, 1851.
918* V. James Clifton French, b Dec. 4, 1852.
919 vi. John Monroe, b. July 17, 1854; is unmarried, a farmer, and res. in Bedford. He
attended the high school at Nashua, N. H.
920 vii. Charles Edward, b. Nov. 4, 1856; d. Aug. 31, 1871, in Bedford.
921 viii. Thomas Frederick, b. Nov. 26, 1861 ; d. Feb. 15, 1865, in Bedford.
922 ix. Ella Luzana Samantha, b. June 6, 1865; is unmarried; attended the McGaw Nor-
mal Institute at Reed's Ferry, N. H., and has been a teacher for over four years
past in Bedford, where she is a member of the Presbyterian chr.
397
ELIZABETH BAILEY", dau. of Mary Dows (245), was b. Oct.
25, 1826, and d. Sept. 8, 1886. She m. Apr. 28, 1847, Stephen Edwin,
son of Hezekiah Sawtelle. He is foreman of the round-house of the
Concord R. R. at Manchester, N. H., having been in the employ of this
road for forty-two years. He res. 278 Merrimac St., Manchester. He m.
(2) Dec. 7, 1887, Abbie M. Wheeler.
Children of Stephen Edwin and Elizabeth (Bailey) Sawtelle.
923* i. William Edwin^, b. Mar. 29, 1855.
924 ii. George B., b. Feb. 9, d. Mar. 20, 1858.
401
ISAAC PARKER, JR.", son of Nancy Dows (247), was b. June
10, 1822, in Amherst, N. H., where he was a farmer and d. in 1882. He
m. July 30, 1857, Julia Hodgman (897), who res. in Amherst. She was
b. June 30, 1834, in Bedford, N. H.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. lOI
Children of Isaac and Julia (Hodgman) Parker.
BORN in AMHERST, N. H.
925* i. George Edwin**, b. Nov. 6, 1859.
926 ii. Fred H., b. July 4, 1861 ; m. Jan. 14, 1885, Alice F., dau. of Charles H. and Lo-
renza M. (Stevens) Holden. She was b. Mar. 8, 1861, in Groton, Mass.
403
NANCY J. PARKER', dau. of Nancy Dows (347), was b. Feb.
II, 1825, in Amherst, N. H., and m. Nov. 14, 1850, Rodney, son of Henry
Howard. He was b. Mar. 20, 1817; was a farmer in Amherst, but now in
Milford, N. H., where they res.
Children of Rodney and Nancy J. (Parker) Howard.
927 i. Charles R.^, b. Sept. 14, 1851 ; m. Nov. 27, 1873, Kmma F. Wallingford. No chn.
928 ii. Ada L., b. Aug. 20, 1864 ; d. Sept. 2, 1865.
405
MARIA LANNETER DOWSE', dau. of John (248), was b. Oct.
12, 1845, in Lowell, Mass.; m. Mar. 27, 1865, Abram Wendell, son of
Joseph L. and Abby Hackett. He was b. Aug. 15, 1840, and is a farmer
in New Vineyard, Me.
Children of Abram Wendell and Maria Lanneter (Dowse) Hackett.
929 i. Alice^, b. Jan. 18, 1865 ; d. Feb. 2, 1866.
930 ii. John Leonard, b. Sept. 27, 1868.
931 iii. Henry Edmund, b. Mar. 14, 187 1.
932 iv. Abram Wendell, jr., b. Oct. 24, 1883.
406
BENJAMIN WILLIAM DOWS', son of John (348), was b. Sept.
10, 1847, in Lowell, Mass.; is a druggist, formerly in Haverhill, Mass., later
in Lowell, and is now located in Phoenixville, Penn. He m. Jan. 30, 1871, in
Lowell, Orra E., dau. of John and Mary Shaffer. She was b. Mar., 1845,
Child of Benjamin William and Orra E. (Shaffer) Dows.
933 i. Bertha May^, b. June 13, 1881 ; d. Aug. 13, 1S82.
408
ABBIE ANN DOWSE", dau. of John (348), was b. Dec. 3, 1853,
in Lowell, Mass., where she m. Mar. 12, 1873, William Edson, son of
Charles Edson and Mary Elizabeth (Howard) Morse. He was b. Nov. 2,
1852, in Amherst, Mass., and is now clerk with the Smith & Anthony
Stove Co., 52 and 54 Union st., Boston, Mass. They res. at 17 Warren
ave., Somerville, Mass.
Child of William Edson and Akiue Ann (Dowse) Morse.
934 i. Grace Howard^, b. Apr. 22, 1874, in Bradford, Mass.
I02 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
414
ISAAC PRATT RICHARDS', son of Hannah Dows (351). was
b. June 15, 1834, in Ashford, Conn.; is a machinist and res. in Providence,
R. I. His manufactory is at cor. of Pemberton and Beaufort sts.; P. O.
box 1,272. He m. Sept. 7, 1859, i" Whitinsville, Mass., Marietta, dau.
of William and Eliza (Fourstell) Nicholson. She was b. Jan. 19, 1838,
in Whitinsville.
Children of Isaac Pratt and Marietta (Nicholson) Richards.
935 i. George A.^, b. Mar. 25, i860, in Northampton, Mass.; is unmarried, a machinist in
Providence, R. I.
936 ii. Edward L., b. Sept. 22, 1861, in Holyoke, Mass., and there d. Aug. 17, 1862.
937 iii. Edward E., b. Mar. 18, 1865, in Whitinsville, Mass., and there d. Nov. 2, 1869.
938 iv. Flora E., b. Sept. 13, 1870, in Whitinsville; is a student in the high school of
Providence, R. I.
939 V. Fred I., b. June 20, 1872, in Providence, R. I.; is in the grammar school of same place.
415
SARAH JANE DOWSE', dau. of Mary Jane Simpson (353), was
b. Nov. 25, 1825, in Winslow, Me. Upon the marriage of her mother to
Jacob French Dowse, in July, 1826, she was given the name of Dowse.
She was educated in New York by Joseph Dowse, the bro. of Jacob. She
d. Jan. 26, 1868, in Cato, Mich.
She m. Jan. 19, 1846, in Detroit, Mich., Samuel Payne, son of John
and Beulah (Streight) Youngman. He was b. Apr. 23, 1811,. in Tioga
village, Penn. ; has resided in London, Can., and in Oxford and Greenville,
Mich.; is now a farmer in Cato, Montcalm Co., Mich., to which place they
moved in Nov., 1855. Cato was then an unbroken wilderness, twenty miles
from any settlement, and their second child was the first white child born
in that township.
Children of Samuel Payne and Sarah Jane (Dowse) Youngman.
940 i. Samuel Joseph^ b. Feb. i, 1848, in Oxford, Mich.; m. and is a farmer and lumber-
man, in Lakeview, Mich.
941* ii. George Churchill, b. June 8, 1856, in Cato, Mich.
416
MARY LYMAN DOWSE', dau. of Jacob French {252), was b.
May II, 1827, in Boston, Mass.; m. Aug., 1845, in Winslow, Me., Joseph
A., son of Joseph and Sybil (Thompson) Maynard. He was b. Nov. 6,
18 1 8, in Bingham, Me.; removed to Winslow, and is now a carpenter in
Waterville, Me.
Children of Joseph A. and Mary Lyman (Dowse) Maynard.
942 i. Charles Franklin*, b. Mar. 11, 1S46, in Waterville, Me.; is unmarried, and res. in
Boston (?), Mass.
943* ii. Wesley Joseph, b. Nov. 10, 1853, in Waterville.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. lO-
BORN IN WINSLOW, ME.
944
111.
94 ■;
IV.
946
V.
Cora Lillian, b. Jan. 7, 185S; d. Oct. 14, 1863, in Winslow.
Arthur Jacok, b. June 20, d. Aug. 18, 1862.
Abbie May, b. July 30, 1863; d. Dec. 27, 1887, in Waterville ; m. June 28, 1887, in
Waterville, Randall Judson, son of James and Hannah Condon. He was b.
in Friendship, Me., removed to Waterville, and is now a school-teacher in
Richmond, Me. No chn.
417
ABBA SALINA DOWSE', dau. of Jacob French (252), was b.
Dec. 14, 1828, in Winslow, Me., and d. Oct. 19, 1877, in Lynn, Mass. She
m. June 29, 185 1, in Lynn, Seth Herbert, son of Seth and Hannah M.
(Pratt) Williams, He was b. May 22, 1828, in Lynn, where he has always
resided, having occupation at times as stationary and fire engineer, pattern
and last-maker, carpenter, and machinist. Business address, 18 Mt. Ver-
non St.; res. 19 Silsbee-st. court, Lynn.
Children of Seth Herbert and Abba Salina (Dowse) Williams,
born in lynn, mass.
947 i. Seth Herbert Walker^ b. July 4, 1852; has been m. twice, and res. 142 Fayette
St., Lynn ; is driver of Hose No. 5, and has one son.
948* ii. Charles French, b. Dec. 14, 1854; d. Nov. 11, 1885, in Lynn, Mass.
949 iii. Frank Marshall, b. Nov. 6, 1858; is foreman of Cut Sole Establishment, 72
South St., Boston, Mass., and res. 486 Western ave., Lynn. He is a democrat,
and a member of Mystic Lodge, No. 19, A. O. U. W., Lynn. He m. June 28,
T882, in Lynn, Julia Etta, dau. of William Henry and Sarah Jane (Thing)
DuRLiNC. She was b. Aug. 7, 1858, in Lynn. Mr. and Mrs. Williams were
educated in the public schools of Lynn, and they attend the North Congrega-
tional Chr., Lynn. No chn.
419
ELIZABETH SOPHIA DOWSE', dau. of Jacob French (252),
was b. Mar. 7, 1833, in Winslow, Me., and m. Aug. 17, 1857, in Waterville,
Me., Thomas Jefferson, son of Nicholas and Betsey (Lewis) Mailey.
He was b. Mar. 22, 1835, in Lynn, Mass., where he still res., being engaged
in the retail boot and shoe business at 164 Chestnut st.
Children of Thomas Jefferson and Elizabeth Sophia (Dowse) Mailey.
BORN IN LYNM, MASS.
950* i. Georgiana^, b. Jan. 12, 1859.
951 ii. Charles Ellsworth, b. Sept. 20, 1862 ; is unmarried, and head book-keeper in First
National Bank, Lynn.
431
JACOB FRANKLIN DOWSE', son of Jacob French (252), was
b. Sept. 16, 1838, in Winslow, Me.; went to Lynn, Mass.. when about 19
years of age, and has resided there ever since. He volunteered in the
Civil war, in Co. L, 4th Mass. regt., H. A. He is a member of Post 5,
I04 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
G. A. R., and a member of Lodge No. 171, I. O. O. F., and is a republican.
He is a shoemaker by trade. Address, 144 Chatham St., Lynn. He m.
Nov. 8, 1863, in Lynn, Louisa, dan. of George Pratt. She was b. Feb.
10, 1842, in Boston, Mass.
Child of Jacob Franklin and Louisa (Pratt) Dowse.
952 i. Alice M.*, b. Sept. 13, 1S66, in Lynn, Mass., where she d. Dec. 14, 1869.
423
HELEN MARR DOWSE-, dau. of Jacob French (252), was b.
July 28, 1841, in Winslow, Me., and m. (i) Andrew Warren. She m. (2)
Nov. 16, 1867, Alamber H., son of Peter and Laura (Priest) Pray. He
was b. June 22, 1841, in North Vassalboro', Me.; is a mechanic, and res.
in Augusta, Me. He was a member of Co. C, 1st Maine cavalry, in the
Civil war. Mr. and Mrs. Pray are Methodists.
Child of Alamber H. and Helen Mark (Dowse) Pray.
953 i. Melbert D.*, b. May lo, 1876.
425
JOSEPH W. DOWS', son of Joseph (254), was b. in New York
city; was agent for Hall's Safe and Lock Co. in Boston in 1882, and
for the same company in Cincinnati, O., 1883-84. He lived on Appleton
St., West Somerville, Mass., in 1881, but present res. is unknown. He m.
Martha , who was b. in Jersey City, N. J.
Children of Joseph W. and Martha Dows.
954 i. Joseph W., jr.**, b. in Hyde Park, Mass., where he d. July 9, 1H72, as. 4 mos. 9 day.s,
and was bur. in Mt. Aul:)urn.
955 ii. William, b. July 26, 1879, in Somerville.
956 iii. Martha E. [twin], b. Mar. 23, 18S1, in Somerville.
957 iv. ViRGi.NiA [twin], b. Mar. 23, 1881, in Somerville ; d. Aug. 19, 1S81, ae. i yr. 4 mos.
says rec. (?) at Mt. Auburn cemetery office, and bur. at Mt. Auburn.
426
JAMES MASTERMAN, JR., 2d', son of James, jr. (257), was b.
Oct. 7, 1807, in Weld, Me., where he was a farmer and d. Apr. 30, 1888.
In politics he was a democrat ; he had been ensign and then captain in the
home military drill, and was afterwards known as Capt. James Masterman.
He was a member of the Congregational chr., and is spoken of as being
a great help to others in their religious life. He m. Nov., 1836, in Weld,
Maria, dau. of Silas and Hannah (Davis) McLaughlin. She was b. in
18 1 7, in New Hampshire, and d. Nov. 22, 1888, in Weld. She was a
member of the Congregational chr.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. IO5
Children of James and Maria (McLaughlin) Masterman.
born in weld, me., except ch. iii.
Nancy^ b. June, 1S37 ; d. Mar., 1842, in Dixfield, Me.
Julia Ann, b. Feb. 27, 1839 ; d. Dec. 21, 1S67, in Weld ; m. Hika.m Masterman
(448).
Velzora, b. Mar. 24, 1841, in Dixfield.
James, jr., 3d, b. a. 1843; d. 184S, in Weld.
Judith, b. a. 1845 ; ^1- 1848, in Weld.
James Stinson, b. May 28, 1847.
Daniel Chesman, b. Aug. 25, 1849.
Marietta, b. Mar. 2, 1852 ; d. Dec. i, 1872, in Weld.
Flora, b. July, 1856; ni. Charles Kenxeson, who res. Walnut st., Somerville, Mass.
Sidney, b. Oct. 7, 1858 ; is a laborer, a democrat, and res. in Charlestown, Mass.
He m. Aug. 20, 1886, in Framingham, Mass., Allura, dau. of Joseph Stickncy
and Julia Ann (Thompson) Harndkn. She was b. June 10, 1861, in Phillips,
Me., and d. Nov. 4, 1886.. in Weld. She was a sister to Flora M. (Harnden) Mas-
terman (988), and to Dora Mabel (Harnden) Swett (1073).
968 xi. Vernon, b. Mar. 3, 1862 ; d. Mar., 1872, in Weld.
4.28
958
i.
959
ii.
960*
iii.
961
iv.
962
V.
963*
vi.
964*
vii.
965*
viii
966
ix.
967
X.
NANCY MASTERMAN', dau. of James, jr. (251), was b. Sept.
15, 1811, in Weld, Me., and d. Mar. 9, 1889, in De Witt, la. She m. (i)
May 7, 1832, in Galion, O., Jonas Mason, son of Samuel (i*) Oaks. He
was b. in Temple, Me., and was a farmer at time of death, though formerly
a mill-wright and captain. She m. (2) Dec. — , in De Witt, Jacob, jr., son
of Jacob Kimball. He was b. Jan. 19, 18 12, in New York state, and was
a farmer. She m. (3) Jan. i, 1874, in De Witt, William Dale Lawrence.
He was b. in Tennessee, and was a farmer at time of death, though for-
merly a steamboat captain.
Children of Jacob and Nancy (Masterman) Kimball.
born in de WITT, lA.
969 i. Mary E.^, b. July 2, 1851 ; m. John Hannibal Tansey (1027).
970 ii. James Masterman, b. Mar. i, 1853; d. Dec. 22, 1854.
439
OLIVER MASTERMAN", son of Jame.s, jr. (251), was b. Mar. 9,
18 16, in Weld, Me., where he still res., a farmer, and a republican in poli-
tics. He m. (i) Nov., 1842, in Weld, Phebe, dau. of Charles and Susan
Bass. She was b. in 1820, in Weld, where she d. Mar. 16, i860. He m.
(2) Nov. I, i860, in Weld, Emma, dau. of Elijah Welch. She was b. in
1838, in Wilton, Me., and d. July 31, 1862. He m. (3) June 22, 1865, in
Weld, Cynthia, dau. of Samuel and Lydia (Whitney) White, and wid. of
Brown. She was b. Jan. 8, 1822, in Weld.
Children of Oliver and Phebe (Bass) Masterman.
BORN in weld, me.
971* i. Ella Sarah**, b. Oct. 15, 1844 ; d. Mar. 14, 1881, in Readfield, Me.
972 ii. Clara Ann, b. in 1851 ; d. Feb. 16, 1861, in Weld.
I06 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Child of Oliver and Emma (Welch) Masterman.
973 i. Clara Emma, b. Mar. 2,1862, in Weld, Me., where she d. Feb. 23, 18S9. She m. Nov.
25, 1880, in Weld, George Augustus, son of Augustus and Hannah (Merchant)
Welch. He was b. Jan. 3, 1856, in Weld, where he has always resided, a
farmer. No chn.
430
ALMIRA MASTERMANs dau. of James, jr. {25'7), was b. Oct.
2, 1818, in Weld, Me., where she res., a wid. She m. Dec. i, 1837, in
Weld, Benjamin Benson, son of James and Jane (Stanwood) Swett. He
was b. Feb. 20, 18 14, in Wales, Me., and was a carpenter in Weld, where
he d. Sept. 21, 1880. He was bro. to Elbridge Gerry Swett (447).
Children of Benjamin Benson and Almira (Masterman) Swett.
liORN IN weld, me.
974 i. Mary**, b. Apr. 9, 1838 ; d. Aug. 17, 1842.
975* ii. Cordelia Newman, b. May i, 1840; d. Apr. 18, 1881, in Carthage, Me.
976 iii. Sarah Jane, b. Sept. 16, 1S42 ; m. Nov. 28, 1867, in Weld, Frank W., son of
Joseph and Esther A. (Ireland) Brown. He was b. Aug. 21, 1S43, '" Byron, Me.,
and is a farmer in Carthage, Me., where he has held the office of selectman for
five years ; is a republican, an Adventist, and a Free Mason. No chn.
977* iv. Mary Ann, b. Jan. 15, 1845.
978 V. John Stinson, b. Jan. 16, 1847 ; m., and res. in Carthage.
979* vi. Dennis Brown, b. Aug. 18, 1849.
980 vii. Joel Phinney, b. Mar^ 24, 1852; m., and res. in Weld.
981 viii. Benson Benjamin, jr., b. July 21, 1854; d. Sept. 20, 1861, in Weld.
982 i.x. Almira Marilla, b. Mar. 24, 1857; d. Aug. 29, 1859, in Weld.
983 X. Charles Benson, b. Aug. 13, 1862, attended schools in Weld and Carthage, Me., and
is a farmer in Weld. He is a republican. He m. June 10, 18S8, in Weld, Nettie
I., dau. of Samuel and Louise E. (Young) Knapp. She was b. July 24, 1867, in
Byron, Me., was educated in Byron and Mexico, Me., grad. Oct. 22, 1885, from
Dixfield (Me.) Academy, and was a school-teacher until marriage. No chn.
984 xi. Hattie Marilla, b. May 5, 1S64; m. June 22, 1888, in Boston, Mass., Charles
Johnson, son of John Augustus and Marcia Elizabeth (Johnson) Dunning.
He was b. Oct. 5, 1864, in Freeport, Me., and is now a box-maker and photo-
grapher in Brunswick, Me. Address, box 501. No chn.
431
EBENEZER NEWMAN MASTERMAN", son of James, jr. (257),
was b. Mar. 21, 1823, in Weld, Me., where he has always lived, a farmer,
and where he m. Nov. i, 1846, Sarah Newman Lane (561). She was b.
Aug. 25, 1824, in Carthage, Me.
Children of Ebenezer Newman and Sarah Newman (Lane) Masterman.
born in weld, me.
985 i. George Augustus^ b. May 30, 1847 ; d. Sept. 12, 1S50.
986* ii. Charles Barker, b. Mar. 29, 1850.
987* iii. Albert, b. Aug. 19, 1852.
988* iv. E. Lane, b. Mar. 28, 1854.
989 v. Oliver Newman, b. Apr. 7, 1856 ; is unmarried, a railroad man, and res. in West
Farmington, Me.
990* vi. Augustus Granville, b. June 30, 1858.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. lO/
991 vii. OscA Newman, b. Feb. 19, 1S61 ; was baptized and joined the Free Baptist chr.
in Farmington, Me., in 18S6. She m. Jan. 7, 1S88, Lkvvis Hknky, son of Josiah
and Hannah (Swift) Dill. He was b. July 16, 1858, in Avon, Me., removed to
Farmington, Me., and later to Weld, where he is a farmer, and in winter saws
birch for spools. No chn.
992* viii. Leavitt N., b. Mar. 6, 1S64.
433
MARIA MASTERMAN', dau. of Marmaduke (258), was b. June
7, 1807, in Weld, Me., where she d. Feb. 10, 1884. She m. Sept. 4, 1831,
in Weld, Stephen Johnson, son of Nathan and Phebe (Stevens) Hawes.
He was b. Dec. 6, 1784, in Goffstown, N. H.; was a farmer, and moved to
Weld, where he d. Jan. 26, 1865.
Children of Stephen Johnson and Marla (Masterman) Hawes.
KORN IN weld, me.
993 i. PiiEBE Maria^, b. May 30, 1832; d. Jan. 29, 1865, in Augusta, Me., unmarried; was
a teacher in Readfield, Me.
994* ii. Georc.e Franklin, b. Jan. 28, 1834.
995* iii. Ali'Heus Packard, b. Sept. 7, 1835; d. Oct. 11, 1861, in Augusta.
996* iv. Isabella Evelyn, b. Mar. 27, 1837.
997* V. John Milton, b. Aug. 7, 1839.
99S* vi. William Alphonzo, b. Oct. 18, 1841.
999 vii. Charles Edward, b. Aug 18,1843; d. Aug., 1864, in New Orleans, La., unmarried ;
was a soldier in the Civil war.
1000 viii. Leander Elbertus, b. June 28, 1847 ; d. Jan. 28, 1849, in Weld.
433
DANIEL MASTERMAN", son of Marmaduke (25H), was b. Dec.
8, 1808, in Weld, Me., where he was a house carpenter till 1843, when he
removed to Illinois, and is now residing in Mendota, 111., where he is a
member of the Congregational chr. He was in the drafted militia in
Maine; was in Missouri during the Civil war; has lived in Platteville, Wis.,
six years; in Missouri six years, and was post-master at Laclede, Linn Co.,
Mo.; three years in Iowa, and one year in Kansas; a republican in politics.
He m. (i) Oct. 16, 1831, in Weld, Mary Sumner, dau. of Simon and
Mary (Sumner) Parlin. She was b. in 1807, in Weld, and d. July 28, 1847,
in Rockville, 111. He m. (2) Oct. 12, 185 1, in Troy Grove, 111., Mary, dau.
of Felix Margrave, and wid. of J. N. Warnock. She was b. Jan. 7, 1829,
in Bond Co., 111.
Children of Daniel and Mary Su.mner (Parlin) Masterman.
BORN in weld, me.
looi* i. Myrtilla Elizabeth^, b. Dec. 7, 1832.
1002* ii. Mary Ann [twin], b. June 10, 1834.
10C3* iii. Martha Ann [twin], b. June 10, 1834.
1004 iv. Fannie Jane, b. Sept. 6, 1836; d. Feb., 1845, in Weld.
1005 v. Emma H.\skell, b. May 20, 1838 ; d. Oct. 10, 1861, in Dubuque, la.; m. James Cush-
iNc;, who is said to be living in Dubucjue.
1006 vi. George Sumner, b. Aag. 18, 1S41 ; d. Aug. 27, 1868, in Mt. Pleasant, 111.; m. Nellie
Skank, who is said to res. in Mt. Pleasant.
1007* vii. John Nichols, b. Apr. 24, 1843.
I08 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Children of Daniel and Mary (Margrave) Masterman.
Jennie Lowell, b. Dec. i8, 1S52 ; m. Charles Waterman, and res. in La Salle, 111.
Caroline Augusta, b. Dec. 14, 1854, in La Salle, 111.
Walter, b. in Platteville, Wis.; d. 1862, in Elk Springs, Mo.
Clement, b. in Platteville, Wis.; d. in Elk Springs, Mo.
Fred L., b. Oct. 18, 1S61, in Laclede, Mo.; is a carpenter and res. Spring Valley, 111.
He resided a while in What Cheer, la., in Mendota, La Salle, and Streator, 111.
He m. Apr. 17, i8Si,in What Cheer, la., Lillie, dau. of James and Nancy Jane
(Parish) Gwinn. She was b. Jan. 21, 1S62, near Milton, W. Va. No chn.
Frank, b. June, 1S63, in Laclede, Mo.; is unmarried, and res. in La Salle, 111.
Evelin, b. Feb. 4, 1867, in Mendota, 111.; is unmarried, and res. in Livermore, Mo.
Harry, b. in Mendota, 111.; d. 1877, in Peru, 111.
434
1008
1009*
ii.
lOIO
iii.
lOII
iv.
IOI2
V.
IOI3
vi.
IOI4
vii.
IOI5
viii
PHEBE MASTERMAN', dau. of Marmaduke (258), was b. Oct.
6, 1 8 10, in Weld, Me., and now res. a wid. in Stillwater, Minn. She m. in
1828, Edward Rolls McLaughlin, who was a house carpenter and d. in
1867, in Stillwater.
Children of Edward Rolls and Phebe (Masterman) McLaughlin.
1016 i. Elbridge**, b. Dec. 23, 1828, in Weld, Me.; m. May, i860, in Prescott, Wis., Rhoda,
dau. of Marvin B. and Rhoda Pond, and wid. of Levi Hertzell. She was b. Oct.
14, 1829, in Florence, N. Y., had four chn. by her first husband and none by her
second. Mr. McLaughlin has been divorced from his wife. He is a carpenter,
residing in Butte City, Montana. He enlisted Aug. 14, 1862, in the Civil war,
serving three years. He has resided at different times in Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Idaho, Washington, California, and Montana. He is a member of Lincoln Post
3, G. A. R., and A. F. and A. M. His address is box 25, care of Lienemann &
Schmidt.
1017* ii. Fannie M., b. Dec. 22, 1831, in Weld, Me.
1018* iii. Harriet, b. 1833, in Weld, Me.
1019* iv. Geor(;e Emmons, b. Nov. 21, 1835, in Weld, Me.
1020* v. Lydia Euphrasia, b. June 17, 1838, in Troy Grove, 111.
1021 vi. Almon C, b. Apr. 16, 1840, in Jefferson Co., 111.; m. (i) Maria Wells ; m. (2) K.vfe
Barrh ; he is said to res. in Gettysburg, Dak.
1022 vii. Philander Perry, b. May 13, 1842, in Jefferson Co., 111.; m. Kate Harrigan, and
is said to res. in Hastings, Minn.
1023 viii. Samantha M., b. Dec. 17, 1845, in Troy Grove, 111.; d. June 26, 1854.
1024 i.x. Charles E., b. Oct. 27, 1848, in Troy Grove, 111.; d. Jan. 13, 1849.
435
MALINDA MASTERMAN', dau. of Marmaduke (358), was b.
Apr. 27, 1812, in Weld, Me.; is a wid., now residing in Mendota, 111. She
m. Mar. 30, 1836, in Dayton, Ind., Moses G., son of Eli Tansey. He was
b. June 15, 1815; was a cabinet-maker, and went South, the last known of
him.
Children of Moses G. .vnd Malinda (Master.man) Tansey.
1025 i. Caroline^ b. May 28, 1838, in Terre Haute, Ind.; d. Feb. 28, 1848, in Buffalo, 111.
1026 ii. Charles R., b. Oct. 27, 1840, in Williamsburg, Ind ; d. Apr. 6, 1862, at the battle of
Shiloh, in the Civil war.
1027* iii. John Hannibal, b. Mar. 3, 1844, in Troy Grove, 111.
1028* iv. Edward J., b. May 3, 1846, in Troy Grove.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. IO9
436
JOSEPH NICHOLS MASTERMAN", son of Marmaduke (358),
was b. Mar. 14, 1814, in Weld, Me.; is a lumberman; res. in Stillwater,
Minn., and is a republican. He m. Nov. 5, 1844, Abby M., dau. of David
and Sally Prescott. She was b. Mar. 2, 1824, in Baring, Me.
Children of Joseph Nichols and Auby M. (Prescott) Masterman.
born in stillwater, minn.
1029 i. FiDELLA^b. May 6, 1852; d. June 6, 1S83; m. William James Masterman (1162).
1030 ii. Lillian, b. Aug. 29, 1854; d. Apr. i, 1857.
1031* iii. Wellington C, b. Jan. 14, 1858.
1032 iv. Arthur, b. June i, d. June 19, 1867.
1033 V- Joseph Prescott, b. May 11, 1869; '^ unmarried, and res. in Stillwater, Minn.
437
DAVID STORER MASTERMAN-, son of Marmaduke (25S),
was b. Mar. 27, 18 16, in Weld, Me., where he still res., a mill-wright. He
m. Mar. 15, 1839, ^'^ Weld, Caroline Weden, dau. of Samuel and Esther
(Turner) Ladd. She was b. Apr. 30, 181 7, in Tunbridge, Vt.
Children of David Storer and Caroline Weden (Ladd) Masterman.
b(m<n in weld, me.
1034 i. Pheke Maria^, b. July 30, 1840 ; d. Mar. 7, 1862 ; m. Feb. 17, 1859, in Weld, Ham-
lin C, son of Joel and Dolly (Frances) Ireland. He was b. Dec. 5, 1836, in
Canton, Me., and is now the postmaster at Weld, Me. No chn.
1035* ''• Jane Esther, b. Apr. 9, 1845.
1036* iii. Clara Ann, b. May 19, 1848.
1037* iv. Eliza Evelyn, b. Nov. 5, 1859.
438
ARMINA CUTTING MASTERMAN', dau. of Marmaduke
(358), was b. July 19, 1819, in Weld, Me., and d. Nov. 7, 1883, in Min-
neapolis, Minn. She m. May 10, 1837, in Weld, Ephraim, jr., son of
Ephraim and Rebecca (Ireland) Russell. He was b. in Weld, was a mill-
wright, resided in La Salle and Chicago, 111., and lastly in Minneapolis,
where he d. Aug. 7, 1885. Both united, in 1864, with the Baptist chr. in
Chicago. Ephraim Russell, jr., was bro. to Reuben Russell (439).
Children of Ephraim and Armina Cutting (Masterman) Russell.
born in weld, me.
103S i. HarrietEmeline^, b. July 22, 1839; m. Jan. 20, 1876, in Minneapolis, Minn., George
Benjamin, son of Benjamin F. and Jane M. (Black) Meade. He was b. Feb.
7, 1846, in Springfield, O., has resided in Louisville, Ky., and Greenfield, O.,
is now engaged in the business of real-estate and loans in Minneapolis. Ad-
dress, box 323. No chn.
1039 ii. Hannah Rebecca, b. Mar. 2, 1841 ; m. John Webster (462).
1040 iii. Daniel Emmons, b. Jan. i, 1843; d. Apr. 20, 1883, in Minneapolis.
no
THE DOWS OR DOWSE
— 439
ANNA MASTERMAN', dau. of Marmaduke (258), was b. July
13, 1824, in Weld, Me., where she m. July 8, 1841, Reuben, son of Eph-
raim and Rebecca (Ireland) Russell. He was b. Feb. 14, 1817, in Weld;
lived in Avon, Me., for a while, and is now a farmer in Readfield, Me. He
is bro. to Ephraim Russell, jr. (438). Mr. and Mrs. Russell are members
of the Methodist chr. He is a republican.
Child of Reuben and Anna (Masterman) Russell.
1041 i. Georce Almon^, b. June 8, 1842, in Avon, Me.; was educated at Eaton's Boys'
Boarding School and at Maine Wesleyan Seminary, Kent's Hill, Me.; was six
years on board of selectmen and nine years supervisor of schools in Readfield,
Me.; he was a volunteer in 21st Me. regt., infantry; has been twice elected to
the legislature ; and has been postal clerk and superintendent of mails in
Augusta, Me.; is a republican and a Free Mason ; is now steward at Wesleyan
Academy, Wilbraham, Mass. He m. Sept. 12, 1862, in Readfield, Me., Lydia
A., dau. of Obadiah and Eliza A. (Safford) Millett. She was b. Aug. 22, 1841,
in Leeds, Me., and was educated at Bangor High School and Maine Wesleyan
Seminary. Mr. and Mrs. Russell are members of the Methodist Episcopal chr.
440
HARRIET MASTERMAN", dau. of Marmaduke (258), was b.
Oct. 19, 1828, in Weld, Me., and m. Nov. 8, 1847, i" Troy Grove, 111.,
Charles Fletcher Foster, who was b. Apr. 9, 1820, in Thornton, N. H.;
is a carpenter, and res. in Troy Grove.
Children of Charles Fletcher and Harriet (Masterman) Foster,
born in troy grove, ill.. except ch. iii.
1042
1043
11.
1044
111.
1045
iv.
1046
V.
1047*
VI.
1048
Vll.
1049
Vlll.
1050
IX.
Frank^ b. Sept. 15, 1848 ; d. Apr. 22, 1866
Herbert, b. Sept. 3, 1852 ; d. May 9, 1866.
Thurston, b. Dec. i, 1854, in La Salle, 111.
(1009).
Charles, b. Aug. 15, 1S58.
Albert, b. Nov. 7, i860 ; d. May 17, 1866.
William, b. Jan. 24, 1863.
Duke, b. Sept. i, 1866.
viii. Albert, b. May 17, 1869.
Anna Armina, b. Aug. 6, 1872 ; d. Apr. 23, 1874
m. Caroline Augusta Masterman
441
IRA MASTERMAN', son of Benjamin (259), was b. Oct. 2, 1810,
in Weld, Me., and d. July 20, 1864. He m. Susan Robertson.
1051*
1052*
1053
X054*
Children of Ira and Susan (Robertson) Masterman.
born in weld, me.
John R.^, b. July 28, 1837.
Ira, jr., b. Apr. 23, 1839.
William R., b. Oct. 6, 1841 ; d. Aug. 28, 1884, in Weld ; unmarried.
Harvey M., b. Apr. 3, 1847.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. Ill
1055 V- Charles R., b. Nov. 7, 1849 ; is a blacksmith residing in Mission Creek, Minn. ^^
m. Aug. 14, 1885, in Pine City, Minn., Rosa, dau. of Martin and Margaret (Hen-
nesy) Devitt. Slie was b. Mar. 8, 1866, in Jacksonville, 111. No chn.
1056 vi. Sarah Jane, b. July 7, 1855; m. May 22, 1880, in Boston, Mass., Ezra K., son of
Benjamin H. and Harriet N. (Blanchard) Delano. He was b. Jan. i, 1859, in
Rockland, Mass., removed to Boston, Mass., and later to Skowhegan, Me., where
he is a baker and confectioner. No chn.
443
BENJAMIN WALKER MASTERMAN-, son of Benjamin (259),
was b. July 5, 18 14, in Weld, Me., where he still res., a farmer. He is a
democrat, and a very active member of the "Christian Church of God."
He m. Dec. 25, 1849, in Strong, Me., Anna Brew^ster, dau. of Abijah
and Mary (Dural) Usher. She was b. Dec. 18, 1824, in Kingfield, Me.,
and d. Feb. 3, 1878, in Weld.
Chh^dren of Benjamin Walker and Anna Brewster (Usher) Masterman.
1057* i. George*, b. Apr. 23, 1851, in Weld, Me.
1058 ii. Lkavit, b. Jan. 14, 1854, in Weld, Me.; ni. and is said to res. in Lewiston, Me.,
working in a factory.
1059 iii. Elkridgp:, b. Aug. 3, 1856, in Weld, Me.; is unmarried and res. in the West.
1060 iv. Otis, b. Mar. i, 1859, in Madrid, Me., is a farmer in Salem, N. H. He has resided
in Lowell, Mass., and Providence, R. I. He is a republican and attends the
Methodist chr. Mr. Masterman m. Apr. 10, 1887, in Hampstead, N. H., Mary
Ann, dau. of Caleb W. and Martha H. (Gordon) Williams. She was b. Feb.
19, 1S66, in Hampstead, N. H., was educated at Hampstead High School and is
a Congregationalist. No chn.
445
ELVIRA MASTERMAN", dau. of Benjamin (359), was b. Sept.
27, 1818, in Weld, Me., where she m. June 21, 1840, Nathaniel, son of
Joseph Owen and Judith G. Dummer. He was b. Dec. 29, 18 16, in Hallo-
well, Me., and n6w res. in Weld.
Children of Nathaniel and Elvira (Masterman) Dummer.
born in weld, me.
1061 i. Charles G.*, b. July 10, 1842; is a inerchant, unmarried.
1062 ii. JosEi'ii O., b. Oct. 8, 1844 ; is an artist, unmarried.
1063 iii. Helen Mary, b. Oct. i, 1846; is unmarried.
1064 iv. Caroline Louisa, b. Mar. 31, 1848; is unmarried.
1065* V. Richard Gorham, b. Mar; 16, 1852.
1066 vi. Eva Maria, b. Dec. 11, 1854; is unmarried.
446
DAVID MASTERMAN", son of Benjamin (259), was b. Aug. 4,
1820, in Weld, Me., where he still res., a farmer and mechanic. He m.
Jan. 15, 1846, in Weld, Elizabeth Joy Masterman (468). She was b.
Nov. 27, 1824, in Berlin, now Phillips, Me. She has furnished many
records for this book.
112 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Children of David and Elizabeth Joy (Masterman) Masterman.
BORN IN weld, me.
1067* i- LuciNDA^, b. Aug. 16, 1846.
1068 ii. Melvina, b. Mar. 12, 1849; d. Dec. 27, i860, in Weld.
1069* iii. Fannie, b. May 2, 1851.
1070 iv. Eliza, b. Mar. 25, 1853; is unmarried.
1071* V. Hannah Elizabeth, b. Apr. 28, 1857.
447
REBECCA MASTERMAN', dau. of Benjamin (359), was b. Nov.
26, 1822, in Weld, Me., where she still res., a wid. She was a member of
the "Church of God" until it disbanded, since which time she has not
united with any chr. She m. Dec. 5, 1850, in Weld, Elbridge Gerry,
son of James and Jane (Stan wood) Swett. He was b. May 31, 1821, in
Weld, where he d. Mar. 7, 1878. He was a joiner, and resided for a time
in Skowhegan, Me. Mr. Swett was a democrat. He was bro. to Benjamin
Benson Swett (480).
Children of Elbridge Gerry and Reuecca (Masterman) Swett.
born in weld, me.
1072* i. Timothy Fogg^, b. Nov. 2, 1851.
1073* ii. Scott Chase, b. Oct. i, 1854.
1074 iii. Nancy Jane, b. Apr. 13, 185S ; ni. Samuel Wood Masterman (1077).
1075* '^- David Masterman, b. Feb. 24, 1862.
448
HIRAM MASTERMAN', son of Benjamin (359), was b. Sept. 4,
1824, in Weld, Me., where he still res., a farmer. He received a common-
school education ; is a democrat, and a professor of religion, though not a
church-member. He m. (i) May 26, 1854, in Weld, Julia Ann Master-
man (959). She was b. Feb. 27, 1839, in Weld, where she d. Dec. 21,
1867. She received a common-school education, and was a member of the
Freewill Baptist chr. Hiram Masterman m. (2) Jan. i, 1870, in Weld,
Olive Louisa, dau. of Joshua and Eliza (Payne) Soule. She was b.
July 27, 185 1, in Weld.
Children of Hiram and Julia Ann (Masterm.\n) Masterman.
born in weld, me.
1076* i. Martha Ann^ b. Aug. 25, 1855.
1077* ii. Samuel Wood, b. Feb. 22, 1859.
1078 iii. Newton, b. Sept. 9, 1861 ; d. Nov. 10, 1871, in Weld.
Children of Hiram and Olive Louisa (Soule) Masterman.
born in weld, me.
1079 i. Julia Bell, b. June 10, 1871 ; is a good scholar, and gives instrumental lessons in
music.
1080 ii. Blanche, b. Dec. 21, 1878.
loSi iii. Sadie, b. Feb. 20, 1882.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. II3
449
MARY ANN MASTERMAN", dau. of Benjamin (259), was b.
Nov. 29, 1826, in Weld, Me., and d. Feb. 7, 1866, in Cambridge, Mass.
She m. Oct. 28, 1847, in Cambridge, Samuel Wood, son of Nathaniel and
Catherine (Bean) Burpee. He was b. April 8, 1821, in Boscawen, N. H.,
and was a teamster in Cambridge, where he d. June 4, 1875. He was a
republican, a Free Mason, and an Odd Fellow.
Children ok Samuel Wood and Mary Ann (Masterman) Burpee,
born in cambridge, mass.
1082 i. Helen Maria*, b. Aug. 15, 1848; d. Aug. 23, 1849.
1083 ii. Charles Henry Wood, b. Oct. 17, 1849; d. Feb. 16, 1872, in Cambridge, Mass.
1084* iii. Martha Ann, b. June 9, 1851.
1085 iv. Fanny, b. Mar. 31, 1853; d. Sept. lo, 1854.
1086 V. Benjamin Franklin, b. Dec. 5, 1854 ; has a victualer's saloon at 8 Granite st.. South
Boston. He m. Delia Joyce, who d. in the fall of 1888; one son.
1087 vi. Ferdinand Goodrich, 1). May 26, 1857; d. Apr. 2, 1858.
1088 vii. Gkorgiana Elizabeth, b. Nov. 21, 1858; is unmarried and res. with her brother,
IJenjaniin Franklin Burpee, at 8 Granite St., South Boston, Mass.
452
SARAH WEBSTER', dau. of Hannah Masterman (200), was b.
Feb. 26, 1807, in Weld, Me., and d. Nov. 2, 1836, in La Fayette, Ind., on
her way to Illinois. She m. Sept., 1826, in W^eld, Hiram McLaughlin,
who was b. Feb. 7, 1803, in Deering, N. H.; was a carpenter 'in Weld, then
in Mt. Vernon, 111., and later in Troy Grove, 111., where he d. June 16, 1850.
He was bro. to John McLaughlin (293).
Children of Hiram and Sarah (Webster) McLaughlin.
born in weld, me., except the last ch.
10S9 i. Cynthla.*.
1090 ii. , d. young.
1091* iii. Stephen Webster, b. Apr. 6, 1830.
1092 iv. Julia Ann, b. Oct. 28, 1831 ; d. Mar. 28, i860, in Troy Grove, 111.; m. Abkam,
and had three chn., two of whom are said to be living in Peoria, 111.
1093 ^'- Liberty Hall, b. Oct. 2, 1834; m. and res. in Kearney, Neb.
1094 vi. John Cineworth, b. in La Fayette, Ind.; d. in Mt. Vernon, 111.
453
STEPHEN WEBSTERs son of Hannah Masterman (2(>()), was
b. Oct. 10, 1808, in Weld, Me., where he practised as a cancer doctor, and
d. Mar. 25, 1886. He was a democrat, and the first vote he cast was for
Andrew Jackson. He m. June 16, 1830, in Weld, Rebecca, dau. of Seth
and Rebecca (Button) El.\. She was b. Aug. 16, 1807, in Goffstown, N. H.
114 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Chtldrkn of Stephen and Rebecca (Ela) Webster.
born in weld, me.
1095* '• Levi^, b. Nov. 23, 1831.
1096* ii. Betsey Taft, b. Sept. 23, 1833.
1097* iii. Rebecca Ela, b. Aug. 29, 1836.
1098* iv. Hannah, b. Oct. 7, 1839.
1099* V. Emily Beede, b. Dec. 31, 1841.
iioo* vi. Edwin S., b. Feb. 11, T851.
45G
CAROLINE WEBSTER", dau. of Hannah Masterman (360),
was b. July 19, 1814, in Weld, Me., where she m. Dec. 17, 1845, Owen,
son of James and Mary (Owen) Hewey. He was b. June 6, 1817, in Top-
sham, Me.; was a farmer in Phillips, Me., where he d. July 17, 1879. The
wid. res. in Phillips.
Children ok Owen and Caroline (Webster) Hewey.
BORN and died IN THILLIPS, ME.
iioi i. y^MES*, b. Apr. 12, 1841 ; d. Aug. 23, 1857.
1102 ii. Mary, b. May 16, 1843; d. Sept. 13, 1857.
[103 iii. Clara, b. Aug. 16, 1845; d. Aug. 19, 1857.
1104 iv. George W., b. Ai)r. 21, 1856; is unmarried and res. in Phillips.
460
MARY WEBSTER", dau. of Hannah Masterman (360), was b.
Nov. 2, 1 82 1, in Weld, Me., where she m. Nov. 24, 1844, George Wash-
iNcrroN, son of James and Mary (Owen) Hewey. He was b. Apr. 7, 181 8,
in Topsham, Me.; is a farmer in Phillips, Me., where he has resided for a
long- time.
Children of Georce Washincton and Mary (Webster) Hewey.
BORN in PHILLIPS, ME.
Ivous P.^ b. Aug. 3, 1846; d. Oct. 10, 1868, in Phillips; unmarried.
Charles L., b. May 4, 1847.
Amelia A., b. July 4, 1S51.
George L., b. Sept. 28, 1854; d. Nov. 15, 1865, in Phillips.
Julia A., b. July 4, 1858; d. May 5, 1886, in Phillips.
Frank W., b. Oct. 10, 1863 ; d. Nov. 10, 1865, '" Phillips.
1 105
1 106*
ii.
II07*
II08
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iv.
1 109*
mo
V.
vi.
461
SAMUEL ROBBINS WEBSTER", son of Hannah Masterman
(360), was b. Oct. 23, 1823, in Weld, Me., and went to Illinois in 1845,
returning in the fall to Phillips, Me., where he resided a farmer until 1855,
when he went to Stillwater, Minn. He has lived in various parts of Wis-
consin and Minnesota, and settled in Clifford, Dak., in 1885. He has held
various town-offices and is a republican. He m. Dec. 5, 1845, in Weld,
Hannah Joy Masterman (469). She was b. Nov. 27, 1824, in Berlin,
now Phillips, Me., and d. Mar. 5, 1889, in Clifford.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. II5
Children of Samuel Roiuuns and Hannah Joy (Masterman) Wehster,
born in phillips, me.
nil i. Alvin^, b. Oct. 13, 1846; is unmarried, a farmer and carpenter, and res. in Clifford,
Dali. He enlisted in the Civil war, but on account of poor health, was in no battle.
1112* ii. Franklin, b. Aug. 18, 1S48.
1113 iii. (dau.), b. May 10, d. June 2, 1850.
II 14* iv. Clara, b. Dec. 29, 1851.
1 1 It;* V. Daniel, b. Mar. 4, 1854.
BORN in STILLWATER, MINN.
1 1 16* vi. Charles, b. Aug. 16, 1S56.
II 17 vii. John, b. Dec. 16, 1858 ; is unmarried, a farmer, and res. in Clifford.
1 1 18* viii. Mary Ann, b. Feb. i, 1861.
1 1 19 ix. (dau.),b. Mar. 16, 1863; d. July 22, 1864.
1 120 X. Joseph Samuel, b Oct. 20, 1868; is unmarried, a farmer, and res. in ClifTord.
462
JOHN WEBSTER", son of Hannah Masterman (3G0), was b. Feb.
8, 1827, in Weld, Me.; is a mill-vvright, and res. at 52 Howard St., Detroit,
Mich. He began to study and learn his trade with Daniel Beede when
about sixteen years of age. He has drawn the plans for many large mills,
among them being two of the largest in Minneapolis, Minn. He is a re-
publican in politics, and has resided in Ypsilanti, Mich., and Minneapolis.
He m. (i) in Carthage, Me., Julia Ann Newman (605). She was b.
Mar. 28, 1834, in Carthage, where she d. Mar. 18, 1857. No chn. He
m. (2) in Troy Grove, III, Hannah Rebecca Russell (1039). She was
b. Mar. 2, 1841, in Weld.
Children of John and Hannah Rebecca (Russell) Webster.
1 1 21* i. Hattie*, b. Mar. i, 1862, in Chicago, 111.
1 1 22 ii. Clara, b. in Ypsilanti, Mich.
464
JOHN STORY [OR STORER] MASTERMAN', son of Joseph
Dows (361), was b. Jan. 23, 181 5, in Weld, Me.; was a farmer, hunter,
and guide at Moosehead Lake, Me., and d. Apr. 14, 1887, in Cheboygan,
Mich. He received an excellent education ; was a democrat, and m. Jan.
23, 1840, in Sangerville, Me., Ann Stubbs, dau. of Edward P. and Han-
nah (Dill) GoFF. She was b. Feb. 4, 1820, in Berlin, now Phillips, Me.
Children of John Story and Ann Stubbs (Goff) Masterman.
1123* i. Edward Goff*, b. Apr. i, 1842, in Sangerville, Me.
1124* ii. Sarah Elisabeth, b. Feb. 12, 1846, in Sangerville.
1 125* iii. Philancy Goff, b. Apr. 2, 1850, in Greenville, Me.
1126 iv. Hannah Lodeska, b. Dec. 24, 1852, in Greenville, where she d. July 2, 1855.
465
SALLY MASTERMAN', dau. of Joseph Dows (261), was b. July
31, 181 7, in Weld, Me., and d. Nov., 1845, in Troy Grove, 111. She m.,
Il6 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
prob. in Parkman, Me., Cyrus Goff, who was b. Dec. 5, 181 5, in Minot,
Me.; was a farmer in Parkman, and d. Oct. 14, 1866, in Hamburg, la.
Children of Cyrus and Sally (Masterman) Goff.
1127 i. Stephen R.*, b. Nov. i, 1S37 ; d. Apr. 7, 1S55; unmarried.
1 1 28 ii. John M., b. June 5, 1838 ; d. Dec. 19, 1868 ; m.
1 129 iii. Eliza, b. Feb. 7, 1841, in Sangerville, Me.; d. Apr. 19, 1878, in Hamlnirg, la.; m.
1 130 iv. Bartlania, b. Apr. 25, 1S44 ; d. Mar., 1S84, in Hamburg; m.
466
MARY MASTERMAN', dau. of Joseph Dows (361), was b. Sept.
8, 1819, in Berlin, now Phillips, Me., where she m. Dec. 8, 1842, Benjamin
Handy, son of Leonard and Mary (Handy) Pratt. He was b. May 18,
18 1 2, in Berlin, now Phillips, where he still res., a farmer. He is bro. to
Christiana Pratt (548). Mrs. Pratt is a woman of a high moral and relig-
ious purpose, and exhibits much talent in vocal music and painting.
Children of Benjamin Handy and Mary (Masterman) Pratt,
ijorn in phillips, me.
1131* i. Benjamin EmerV*, b. Jul) 14, 1848.
1 132* ii. Ln.A Jennif:, b. June 24, 1854.
46
JOSEPH NORRIS MASTERMAN', son of Joseph Dows (361),
was b. Sept. lO, 1821, in Berlin, now Phillips, Me.; is a farmer and hunter,
and res. in Grant, near Stillwater, Minn. He has hunted moose, bears,
deer, wild-cats, and caught otter and other animals. He is a republican.
He m. Sept. 10, 1849, in Phillips, Me., Louisa, dau. of Samuel and Abigail
(Lufkin) Thorn. She was b. Aug. 10, 1829, in Phillips. Mr. and Mrs.
Masterman belong to the Spiritualist association.
Children of Joseph Norris and Louisa (Thorn) Masterman.
KORN in PHILLIPS, .ME.
1 133* i. Mary Louisa^ b. Aug. 27, 1850.
1134* ii. Melvina, b. Jan. 25, 1852.
1 135 iii. John, b. Dec. 26, 1853; i^ ^ farmer in Stillwater, Minn., and formerly resided in
Amenia, Dak. He is a republican. He m. Aug. 25, 1877, in Stillwater, C.vrrie
Alvira, dau. of James and Charlotte (O'Brien) Churchill. She was b. June
25, 1857, in Ireland. No chn.
BORN in grant, MINN.
1 136 iv. Joseph [twin], b. Aug. 4, 1857 ; d. Aug. 12, 1857.
1 137* ^'- Ai.MEDA [twin], b. Aug. 4, 1S57.
1138 vi. Edmund, b. Feb. 15, 1859; is unmarried, a farmer in Grant, and is a republican.
1139* vii. Ella, b. July 22, i866.
1140 viii. Franklin, b. Sept. 18, 1869 : is unmarried, a farmer in Grant, and is a republican.
470
BENJAMIN JOY MASTERMAN', son of Joseph Dows (361),
was b. Nov. 27, 1824, in Berlin, now Phillips, Me., where he resided for
FAMir.Y IN AMF.KICA. II7
some time, then removed to Stillwater, Minn., where he is engaged in
general farming, and is a carpenter also. While in Maine he was a mem-
ber of the Christian chr., but since removing to Minnesota he is known
as a Spiritualist, having to some extent inherited second sight from his
mother's family. He is six feet and two inches in height, and has weighed
two hundred and thirty pounds. P. O. address, box 185.
He m. (i) July 20, 1844, in Phillips, Catherine B., dau of Joseph and
Deborah (Marston) Carleton. She was b. Nov. 18, 1824, in Phillips, where
she d. Mar. 20, 1848. -He m. (2) Dec. 19, 1850, in, Andover, Me., Abbie
Gage, dau. of Samuel Marston. She was b. in 1826, in Andover, where
she d. Aug. 11, 1855. He m. (3) June i, 1858, in Woodbury, Minn., Cath-
erine, dau. of James and Jane (Simpson) Middleton. She was b. Apr.
12, 1823, in Londonderry, Ire., and is sister to the wife of Albion Master-
man (480).
Children of Benjamin Joy and Catherine B. (Carleton) Masterman.
1141* i. Eldora^ b. Apr. 11, ICS46, in Phillips, Me.
1142 ii. Alena, b. 1S47, in Phillips ; d. ae. a. 5 mos.
Children of Benjamin Joy and Auiue Gage (Marston) Mastekmax.
1 143 i. Alice, b. a. 1S52; d. Aug. 25, 1861.
1 144 ii. , b. Mar. 25, d. Sept. i, 1S55.
Children of Benjamin Joy and Catherine (Middleton) Masterman.
1145 i. Orion Benjamin, b. Feb. 9, 1S60.
1146 ii. , b. Mar., d. Apr., 1862.
1 147 iii. James Seely, b. June 24, 1863 ; has resided in Stillwater and St. Paul, Minn., and in
Chicago, 111. He is a printer by trade, but is now a traveling salesman for
printer's supplies. He m. Dec. 5, 1882, in Stillwater, Eunice St. Clair, who
was b. Feb. 24, 1862.
114S iv. Jennie Elizabeth, b. July 13, 1865, is a stenographer and typewriter; unmarried.
471
SARAH SPRAGUE HOUGHTON', dau. of Sarah Sprague
Masterman (262), was b. June 12, 18 15, in Weld, Me., where she d.
Aug. 10, 1845. She m. Jan., 1839, ^^ Weld, Joseph Russell, son of
James and Mary (Symonds) Greenwood. He was b. Oct. 5, 181 3, in
Weld ; removed to Farmington, later to Wilton, Me., and is now a country
trader in La Crosse, Wis.
Child of Joseph Russell and Sarah Si-rague (Houghton) GREENWood.
1149* i. Fannie Rebecca^, b. Sept. 11, 1843, in Weld, Me.; d. July 10, 1868, in Wilton, Me.
472
REBPXCA MASTERMAN HOUGHTON", dau. of Sarah Sprague
Masterman (262), was b. Oct. 23, 1817, in Weld, Me., where she d. June
16, 1840. She m. Dec. 29, 1835, in Weld, Stillman, son of Samuel and
I 1 8 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Ruth (Storer) Gordon. He was b. Mar. ii, 1809, in Weld, where he was
a farmer. He d. Oct. 24, i860, at Fort Fairfield, Aroostook Co., Me.
Children of Stillman and Rebecca Masterman (Houghton) Gordon.
BORN IN weld, me.
1150* i. Franklin Willard*, b. Feb. 11, 1837.
1151 ii. Samuel Ephraim, b. Aug. 18, 1S38 ; d. Aug. 13, 1862, in Carrollton, La.; was a
private in Co. E, i5tti regt., Maine vols.
473
AZEL EPHRAIM HOUGHTON', son of Sarah Sprague Mas-
terman (263), was b. June 29, 1819, in Weld, Me., where he still res.,
being an insurance- and general business-agent. He m. Feb. 10, 1845, in
Weld, Betsey, dau. of Stephen J. and Betsey (Dalton) Hawes. She was
b. Apr. 9, 1820, in Goffstown, N. H., and is sister to Stephen Hawes
(477).
Children of Azel Ephraim and Betsey (Hawes) Houghton,
born in weld, me.
II 52* i. Alphonzo Luzerne^, b. May 3, 1847 ; d. Oct. 2, 18S1, in Weld.
1153* ii. Luella Eliza, b. July 25, 1852.
1 154 iii. Fred Hawes, b. Feb. 3, 1858 ; is a physician and surgeon in Austin, Penn. He m.
July 24, 1888, in Binghamton, N. Y., Margaret, dau. of James and Katherine
Harkins. She was b. Dec. 7, 1864, in Turtle Point, Penn.
476
HARRIET ATWOOD HOUGHTON', dau. of Sarah Sprague
Masterman (362), was b. May 29, 1825, in Weld, Me., where she m. Aug.
8, 1848, RuEL Boutelle, son of David C. and Maria (Lovejoy) Fuller.
He was b. Aug. 8, 1824, in Readfield, Me., where he lived for some time,
then removed to Weld, and is now a merchant in Wilton, Me. He is a
republican ; has been a member of both branches of the Maine legislature,
and was a delegate to the republican convention at Chicago in 1884. He
has been post-master of Wilton for twenty years, and justice of the peace
for thirty-two years. He is a Methodist.
Children of Ruei. Boutelle and Harriet Atwood (Houghton) Fuller,
born in wilton, me.
1155 i. Fred Lorin^ b. Apr. 24, 1852 ; d. Mar. 31, 1855, in Wilton.
II 56* ii. Frank Boutelle, b. Aug. 28, 1853.
1 1 57 iii. George Gage, b. Apr. 19, 1855 ; is unmarried and res. in Wilton.
1 1 58 iv. Alice Eliza, b. Apr. 4, 1865; is unmarried, and res. in Wilton, and is a graduate
of Gannet Institute, Boston, Mass.
478
HERMAN STINSON HOUGHTON', son of Sarah Sprague
Masterman (262), was b. May 7, 1831, in Weld, Me.; removed to Natick,
FAMILY IN AMERICA. I I9
Mass., where he m. Jan. i, 1852, Lucy Arnold, dau. of Reuben and Betsey
(Pratt) Hardy. She was b. Oct. 11, 1829, in Freeman, Me. Mr. Hough-
ton is a dealer in stoves, tin- and hardware, in Wilton, Me.
Children of Hkrman Stinson and Lucy Arnold (Hardy) Houghton.
1 1 59 i. Lizzie Emogene^, b. Apr. 26, 1853, in Natick, Mass.; grad. from Wilton AcademViWil-
ton, Me.; m. Sept. 20, 1876, in Wilton, Frank Emery, son of Benjamin F. and
Eliza Ann (Gowen) Jeffrey. He was b. Dec. 19, 1848, in Danvers, Mass., at-
tended the high school in Groton, Mass., and grad. at Lawrence Academy in
same place. He is a republican, has lived in Lynn, Mass., Mt. Vernon, N. H.,
Groton and Littleton, Mass. He is a provision dealer at 92 Leverett st., Boston,
Mass., and res. 401 Charles st., Boston, in which city he has lived about twenty
years. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey are members of the Union Temple Baptist Chr.,
Tremont Temple, Boston. No chn.
1 160 ii. Herbert Edson, b. Aug. 22, 1870, in Wilton, Me.
479
LAVINIA MASTERMAN', dau. of Daniel Merrill (363), was
b. Feb. 21, 1820, in Weld, Me., and d. July 7, 1849. She m. Sept. 7, 1845,
Jesse H., son of William and Rebecca Soule. He was b. Mar. 31, 1823,
in Avon, Me.; is a farmer and res. in Stillwater, Minn.
Child of Jesse H. and Lavinia (Masterman) Soule.
1161 i. Francis^ b. Oct. 18, 1847, '^ Avon, Me.; m. Long.
480
ALBION MASTERMANs son of Daniel Merrill (363), was b.
Feb. 26, 1823, in Weld, Me., and was a farmer in Stillwater, Minn., where
he d. Aug. 7, 1886. He m. May, 1848, in Stillwater, Eliza, dau. of James
and Jane (Simpson) Middleton. She was b. in 18 14, in Londonderry,
Ire., and is a sister to the wife of Benjamin Joy Masterman (470).
In 1845 Albion Masterman pre-empted 120 acres of government land
in Stillwater, the pre-emption fee taking his last cent. But in a short time
$100 was sent him by his father, with which money he built a small board
shanty and commenced breaking land. At the end of the pre-emption
year he borrowed $150 on a note and paid $1.25 per acre, government
price for the land. It was some years before he saved money enough, by
hard work and frugality, to pay the note, but from that time on he pros-
pered well, and at the time of his death was said to be worth nearly $50,-
000. Though never a church-member, he was always a devoted observer
of the law and a rigid adherent of the truth ; and it was the universal re-
mark— "Albion Masterman's word is as good as his note."
Children of Alhion and Eliza (Middlkton) Masterman.
1162* i. William James^, b. Feb. 28, 1S51, in Stillwater, Minn.
1 163 ii. Emeline, b. Oct., 1852, in Grant, Minn., where she d. Sept. 12, 1885 ; m. Franklin
Webster (1112).
1164 iii. Daniel Albion, b. Feb. i, 1856, in Grant, Minn.; m. Mary Ann Webster (1118).
I20 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
481
ASA MASTERMAN", son of Daniel Merrill (2,63), was b. Apr.
2, 1827, in Weld, Me., where he still res., a farmer. He m. Apr. 25, 1849,
in Carthage, Me., Martha Potter (543). She was b. Dec. 5, 1825, in
Carthage.
Cmi.DRKN OF Asa and Martha (Pottkr) Mastkrman.
1;(JRN IN WKI.U, MK.
1165* i. Cai.ista Jank^ b. May i6, 1851.
1166* ii. Frank Ar(;usTiNK, b. Dec. 28, 1854.
1 167 iii. Amelia Ann, b. Jan. 10, 1858; m. May 25, 1889, Georgk N. Coburn, a town of-
ficer in Weld.
1 168 iv. Walter Stillman, b. May 30, 1864; grad. from Wilton Academy, May, 1887, in
both English and college preparatory courses ; has taught district and grammar
schools in Wilton, Farmington, and Canton, Me., and is now principal of the
Livermore High School. His address is Weld, Me. He m. Aug. 22, 1888, in
Wilton, Lizzie Evaleanor, dau. of James Clark and Irene Ellen (Green)
Miller. She was b. June 24, 1868, in Wilton, where she grad. in 1888, from
the academy, in college preparatory and classical courses. She is now a teacher
in the Canton Grammar School.
484
LEVI MASTERMAN", son of Daniel Merrill ('463), was b. Oct.
8, 1835, in Weld, Me., and d. May 6, . He m. Celistra Hersev, dau.
of Willard and Bethia (Rowe) Doble. She was b. in 1845, and m. (2)
Holland Newman (65;">). She d. July 5, 1875, in Stillwater, Minn.
Children ok Levi and Celistra Hersev (Doble) Masterman.
born in weld, me.
1 169* i. Adella**, b. Nov. 29, 1862.
1170 ii. Lura, b. Jan. 3, 1865; m. Daniel Websier (1115).
488
REBECCA KEYES', dau. of Rebecca Masterman (364), was b.
Apr. 20, 1822, in Weld, Me., and m. Apr. 7, 1846, in West Boylston, Mass.,
Silas, son of and Rebecca (Gager) Wood. He was b. Oct. 25, 1813,
in West Boylston, where he resided, was a day laborer, and d. Feb. 5, 1871.
Children of Silas and Rebecca (Keyes) Wood,
born in west boylston, mass.
1171 i. George Clarkson**, b. Nov. 11, 1S48 ; is a baker in Southbridge, Mass., and has
lived in Spencer and Worcester, Mass., and Greenbush, N. Y. He m. Aug. 26,
1883, in Sturbridge, Mass., Ida Frances, dau. of Lucius and Eunice Brown
(Fiske) Hebard. She was b. Jan. 17, 1S50, in Worcester, Mass. No chn.
1172 ii. Daniel Simon, b. Feb. 14, 1851 ; d. July 14, 1S56.
1173* iii. Betsey Rebecca, b. June 16, 1853.
1174 iv. Hattie Ella, b. Oct. 8, 1856; d. Jan. 29, i860.
1 175* V. Lillia Hele.na, b. Apr. 27, 1863.
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490
FIDELIA KEYES", dau. of Rebecca Masterman (3C>4), was b.
Nov. II, 1828, in Weld, Me., and m. Jan. 17, 1862, in Albany, N. Y., Ed-
ward P., son of Nathaniel and Elizabeth (Blake) Bliss. He was b. Feb.
5, 1822, in Rehoboth, Mass.; is a tailor, lived for some time in Pawtucket,
R. I., but now res. at 48 Dallius st., Albany.
Child of Eiavakj; P. and Fijjki.ia (Keyks) Bliss.
1176 i. Nkttik Elizabeth^ b. Jan. 19, 1863, in Albany, N. Y., where shed. Feb., 1866.
491
JAMES C. KEYESs son of Rebecca Masterman (364), was b.
Nov. 8, 1830, in Weld, Me., where he attended the public schools and
worked as a carpenter; removed to Shrewsbury, Mass., and now res. at 98
Providence st., Worcester, Mass. He m. Oct. 24, 1862, in West Boylston,
Mass., Harriet M., dau. of Ezra and Annie (Wheelock) Phillips. She
was b. Oct. 24, 1830, in Shrewsbury, and d. Feb. 7, 1880, in Worcester.
Children oe James C. and Harriet M. (Phillips) Keyes.
' horn in shrewskury, mass.
1177 i. Emma Henrietta**, b. Apr. 8, 1863; m. Dec. 21, 1886, in Hubbardston, Mass., as
his second wife, Samuel Joseph, son of Jacob and Mary Ann (Barnett) Waite.
He was b. Sept. 7, 1857, in Trowbridge, Co. Wilts, Eng., and is a machinist,
residing at 23 Fulton St., Worcester, Mass. No chn. He resided for a while in
Putnam, Conn., and m. (1) Jennie E. Braiu;, and had one ch., Lillian E., b.
June 15, 1873, in Worcester.
1178* ii. Hattie L., b. Aug. 2, 1864.
1179* iii. Dallie Annie, b. Apr. 23, 1867.
49S
AUGUSTA ANN KEYES', dau. of Rebecca Masterman (3<»4),
was b. June 20, 1835, in Weld, Me., where she m. May 20, 1852, Ira, son
of Amos and Sarah (Johnson) Hosmer. He was b. Nov. 10, 1830; was a
shoemaker in Greenbush, N. Y., where he d. Apr. 10, 1875.
Children of Ira and Augusta Ann (Keyes) Hosmer.
BORN in CREENBUSH, N. Y.
1180 i. Loiis Warren^, b. Dec. 4, 1857 ; d. July 29, i860.
1181 ii. Ida Frances, b. Oct. 6, 1859; m. Jan. 31, 1887, in Greenbush, N. Y., John, jr.,
son of John and Christina (Clark) McCi.ellan. He was b. Feb. 16, 1856, in
Albany, N. Y., is a marble polisher, has resided in Chicago, 111., Milwaukee,
Wis., and Rutland, Vt.; and is now living in Greenbush, N. Y. No chn.
1 182* iii. Eva Augusta, b. Aug. 15, 1863.
494
HANNAH KEYES", dau. of Rebecca Masterman (264), was b.
Mar. 27, 1837, in Weld, Me., and m. in West Gardiner, Me., Levi Otis,
122 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
son of Levi and Mary Ann (Hildreth) Moore. He was b. Mar. 13, 1838,
in Gardiner; is a shoemaker; lived in Worcester, Mass., and now res. in
Greenbush, N. Y.
Children of Levi Otis and Hannah (Keyes) Moore.
1 183* i. Georgia Augusta^, b. May 19, 1856, in West Boylston, Mass.
1184 ii. Lettie, b. Mar. 15, d. Aug. 8, 1864, in Greenbush, N. Y.
1 185 iii. Homer Eton, b. May 18, 1866, in Greenbush.
11S6 iv. EsTELLA Elizabeth, b. July 8, 1876, in Greenbush.
497
JUDITH STEARNS', dau. of Sarah Dows (372), was b. Nov. 6,
1820, in Billerica, Mass., where she still res., a wid. She m. Dec. 9, 1839,
as his second wife, Anthony Jones, who was b. Mar. 3, 181 1, in Sudbury,
Mass. He was a prosperous farmer in Billerica, where he d. Nov. 1 1, 1882,
leaving a large estate.
Children of Anthony and Judith (Stearns) Jones.
BORN IN billerica, MASS.
1187* i. Albert Haines^, b. Oct. 27, 1841 ; d. Oct. 13, 1873.
1188* ii. Nellie Maria, b. Nov. 15, 1851.
503
MARY JANE BOLTON', dau. of Marinda Dows (27f>), was b.
Feb. 17, 1827, and m. Jan. 14, 1847, Jas. B. Dustan of Kalamazoo, Mich.,
where he still res.
Children of James B. and Mary Jane (Bolton) Dustan.
1189* i. Marietta^ b. Mar. 13, 1847, in Billerica, Mass.
1 190 ii. Julia H., b. Aug. 31, d. Oct. 7, 1849.
1 191* iii. JosELiiiNE, b. Oct. 27, 1850.
508
ELVIRA SPHERE BOLTON', dau. of Marinda Dows (276), was
b. Aug. 28, 1833, in West Boylston, Mass., and m. Aug. 25, 1855, in Lowell,
Mass., Orrin, son of Jonathan and Hannah (Harrington) Pierce. He was
b. Aug. 7, 1 83 1, in Chelmsford, Mass., and is a poultry raiser, living in
East Chelmsford.
Children of Orrin and Elvira Sphere (Bolton) Pierce.
BORN IN east CHELMSFORD, MASS.
1192 i. Carrie Alida*, b. Sept. 8, 1857; m. Jan. 2, 1878, in Lowell, Mass., William
Henry Pease, son of William Dutton and Elizabeth (Hogan) Smith. He
was b. Dec. 5, 1855, in Salem, Mass.; is a watchmaker with the American Watch
Co., Waltham, Mass., where they res. at 363 Crescent st. Mr. Smith is a mem-
ber of the Prospect Lodge, No. 35, L O. O. F., also regent of Rumford Council,
No. 113, Royal Arcanum.
ii9'5 ii. Flora Adella, b. Oct. 27, 1859 ; is an artist ; unmarried. .
FAMILY IN AMERICA, T23
518
MARY ELIZABETH BOVVERS', dau. of Eliza Ann Dows(378),
was b. Feb. 20, 1842, in Billerica, Mass., and m. May 14, 1866, Ora Alex-
ander, son of Samuel Atkins of Exeter, Me. He was b. Jan. 6, 1844, is
a member of the firm of W. O. Tuttle & Co., bottlers, Boston, Mass., and
res. in Newtonville, Mass.
Child of Ora Alexandkk anh Mary Elizakkth (Bowers) Atkins.
1194 i. Frances Maud^ b. June 22, 1867 ; has attended the New England Conservatory of
Music.
519
FRANCES HANNAH BOWERS', dau. of Eliza Ann Dows
(378), was b. Aug. 25, 1844, in Billerica, Mass., and d. Sept. 4, 1871.
She m. Dec. 2, 1868, in Grand Rapids, Mich., Alfred B., son of George
Mitchell of Marshfield, Mass. He was b. Jan. 4, 1845, and is a phar-
macist in New York city.
Child of Alfred B. and Frances Hannah (Bovvers) Mitchell.
1 195 i. Ida Blanche^, b. Nov. 12, 1869, in Boston, Mass.
521
JOHN RICHARDSON MILLS, JR.^, son of Emeline Parsons
Dows (380), was b. Jan. 26, 1840, in Billerica, Mass.; d. July 16, 1884, in
Cherokee, Kan. When a mere boy he left his home in Billerica for Indi-
anapolis, Ind., where he acquired such knowledge as subsequently enabled
him to become a first-class locomotive engineer. In 1857 he moved with
his uncle, James H. Mills, to Quincy, 111., and took an active part in the
building of the Quincy & Palmyra R. R., subsequently an important branch
of the Hannibal & St. Joseph R. R. For about sixteen years he was a
passenger conductor for the Quincy & Palmyra R. R., then resigned to
become division superintendent at Cherokee, Kan., of the Kansas City,
Fort Scott & Gulf R. R. He d. while in the employ of this company.
He is bur. in the old cemetery at Palmyra, Mo.
He m. Sept. 7, 1862, in Palmyra, Elizabeth R., dau. of James L. and
Mary Peak. She was b. Dec. 2, 1839, in Palmyra, where she res., a wid.
Child nv John Richardson and Elizaheth R. (Peak) Mills.
1 196 i. Effie Lee*^, b. Aug. i, 1863, in Palmyra, Mo.; is unmarried.
527
MARY ISABEL DOWS", dau. of Calvin (282), was b. Sept. 11,
1844, ir* Boston, Mass., and m. Jan. 23, 1864, in Ashburnham, Mass.,
124 THE DOVVS OR DOWSE
Alfred, son of Isaac and Betsey (Chaffee) Brown. He was b. Sept. 22,
1838, in Billerica, Mass.; is a carpenter, and res. on Revere St., Boston.
Child of Alfred and Mary Isabel (Dovvs) Brown.
1 197 i. Lena Isabel^, b. Mar. 16, 1S67, in Lowell, Mass.
528
CLARA ELIZA DOWS', dau. of Calvin (382), was b. Mar. 5,
1847, in Boston, Mass., and d. Feb. 14, 1879, i" Lowell, Mass. Very early
in life she manifested a desire for study, especially for history and mathe-
matics. She rarely failed in any study. Botany was also a favorite study,
and her love for flowers showed itself both in rearing them and in her
paintings. She was the first to decorate letter-paper, envelopes, albums,
etc., in Boston. In 1863-64 B. B. Russell & Co. and David H. Brown,
old-established houses on Cornhill, took samples of her work which she
had done in water-colors without the aid of a teacher. Through them she
received large orders for such work. Her health failing in 1878, she went
to Wisconsin, and also to Minnesota, for a change of air. After eight
months' absence she returned home, and in eight weeks she died of con-
sumption. She left behind her, as a legacy to her friends, a beautiful
Christian character. Her resignation to the Divine will, her simple and
abiding trust, with the fortitude and patience she exhibited in her suffer-
ings, made her last days a power and her memory a benediction.
She m. Apr. 7, 1867, in Lowell, as his second wife, Edward, son of
John Trull Bailey of Andover, Mass. He was b. in Andover; is a me-
chanic, and resided for many years in West Medford, Mass.
Child of Edward and Clara Eliza (Dows) Bau.ev.
119S i. Nellie Isabel^, b. June 12, d. July 15, 1877, in West Medford, Mass.
Mrs. Bailey was clearly a student of Nature. Her thoughts found ex-
pression in the painting of flowers and scenery, and in the making of wax-
flowers, shaping them after the natural ones in her garden, and also in
poetry, of which the following lines from her pen are only a few :
THE GOLDEN RULE.
'• Do unto others as you would
That others do unto you."
It means, I think, to a// be good;
To every one ^ive his due.
If you see a stranger in distress.
Just think if it were you;
And surely you can do no less
Than give a kind word or two.
Boston, 1870.
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A gentle act, a kindly word,
The result we may never know;
'T is strange how few of them are heard
In our daily walk below.
If we all would follow this "Golden Rule,"
And do little deeds of love,
This world would be a better school
F'or the brighter world above.
Then scatter kind words, — do deeds of love, —
As the world you go traveling through;
You '11 be better prepared for the one above,
And you will be happier, too.
Copy of a letter written in Wisconsin by Mrs. Clara E. (Dows) Bailey
to her sister, Mrs. Alfred Brown, Lowell, Mass., in the year 1878:
Do you remember our old homestead.
With its walls so dark and gray.
With the elm tree hanging o'er it.
Where we children used to play?
With the bright clouds sailing o'er us.
And we, swinging up so high.
That we thought when cousin pushed us
We could almost touch the sky ?
Dost remember in the spring-time
Our sweet "cowslip corner" bright,
Where we used to roam in day-time.
And dream about at night;
And the sweetest of blue violets
That grew just on the hill,
With the sweet fern all around them,
And the bits of bright lambkill?
And in hot and sultry summer,
When we were so tired and dry.
Of our rocky, cool "Shedd pasture,"
With its tiny fall, close by?
Ah ! the taste of that sweet water
Is far sweeter still to me
Than the richest, sparkling nectar
Ever brought across the sea.
And in autumn 't was the orchard
Where we used to wend our way,
Half the time in earnest working.
Half the time in merry play,
With the woods in their bright glory,
With the fields of golden grain
Stretcbing over hill and meadow,
Tliat seemed to us a I'ast doi/iain.
126 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Even in winter it was pleasant,
For we all were playing still
By the ''brook rock'' in the meadow,
Or coasting down the hill.
Now we all are grown-up daughters,
And with children of our own.
Will t]iey find a better play-ground
Than this was at our old home.''
And, Belle, do you remember.
As we roamed the woods in spring.
Or husked the corn in winter,
What bright glances we would fling
O'er the pathway of our future.
Building castles bright and gay?
They have reached a bright fulfilment,
You and / can truly say.
Fifteen years, with swift feet passing.
Since that happy, merry day.
And the old home now is crumbling, ^ —
All is going to decay.
But the pleasures of our childhood.
Though the half can ne'er be told.
All are written in our memories
In lines of living gold.
A few rods from where Mrs. Bailey was living in Menominee, Wis., a
man built, some years previous, a temporary saw-mill, which, for some rea-
son, had gone to decay. Mrs. Bailey used often to walk over there, gather
ferns and flowers, — "rest and dream" of the old eastern home, as she ex-
pressed it. This was only a few months before her return home to Lowell
in 1878:
THE OLD TURBINE WHEEL.
I sit and dream the hours away!
How many Time doth steal!
While listening to the whisperings
Of the old turbine wheel,
I fancy it is telling me.
In accents quaint and low,
A story of the happenings
Of times so long ago.
And I see within this dreamland
The flash of waters bright,
With the hum of saws and workmen.
Where now 'tis still as night:
For there 's nothing now but ruins
Beside the brooklet's flow,
Ferns and grasses overgrowing
Footprints of that long ago.
So I waken from my dreaming,
In this land of woe and weal.
And find nothing but the echo
Of the old turbine wheel.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 12/
Mrs. Bailey was fond of puzzles, enigmas, etc. The following is an
answer to the puzzle written for the Christian Era by Mrs. L. S. Good-
win of Boston :
THE PUZZLE.
A New-Testament hero — pray, tell us his name.
(Sometimes unto this was appended another.)
See, here is a riddle: Take out of the middle
A letter, you leave it a mountain of fame.
Heside it take other, — like brother and brother, —
A desert you have through which Israel came.
No contemptible act, since the first you extract,
Is a thousand as much as "t is one, even so;
The last oft we borrow to vent joy or sorrow.
What now is the name you are seeking to know.''
THE ANSWER.
Simon, as Simon IJarjona was known,
Till Christ called him Peter, which means a stone;
Now the whole name of the Jew I 've shown.
Here is the riddle, take J/ from the middle
And Sion is surely the mountain of fame.
As O is now left to take from the name,
Sin is the desert through which Israel came.
3f for one thousand always will stand.
O expresses joy or grief through the land.
West Medford, 1873.
539
HARRIET ACHSAH DOWSs dau. of Calvin (383), was b. Jan.
20, 1849, in Lowell, Mass., and m. Jan. 17, 1869, in Boston, Ma§s., Samuel,
son of Abel and Myra (Ward) Farwell. He was b. May 31, 1845, i"
Ashburnham, Mass., is a druggist in Boston, and res. 55 1-2 Temple st.
For many years he was clerk with A. W. Dows & Co., Lowell, and was
clerk with G. D. Dows & Co., Boston, at the time of the collapse of the
building, at the cor. of Lagrange and Washington sts., in May, 1875, when
Mr. Farwell received a severe shock. He was with Jno. Sullivan, cor.
Beacon and Tremont sts., for many yeans, and is at present with T. & F.
Hollis.
Children of Samuel and Harriet Achsah (Dows) Farwell.
1199 i. Florence Elizabeth**, b. July 27, 1872, in Boston, Mass.
1200 ii. Frank Fiske, b. Feb. i, 1878, in Arlington, Mass.
530
FRANK STONE DOWS^ son of Calvin (383), was b. Apr. 6,
1855, in Boston, Mass., and is a carpenter by trade, though now engaged
in the laundry business in South I^>amingham, Mass. Address, box 949,
128 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
He m. Feb. 2, 1880, in Kingston, Mass., Olive Maria, dau. of Augustus
and Maria (Prince) Simmons. She was b. June 29, 1855, in Kingston.
Children of Frank Stone and Olive Maria (Simmons) Dows.
born in lowell, mass.
i2Cfi i. LiLLA Eliza^ b. June 2, 1881 ; d. Sept. 28, 1882, in Lowell.
1202 ii. Willis Augustus, b. Aug. 6, 1882.
1203 iii. Ruth Winifred, b. Feb. 17, 1884; d. Nov. 9, 1886, in Lowell.
532
AZRO MILTON DOWS', son of Amos Wright (283), was b. Nov.
i8, 1858, in Lowell, Mass., where he was educated in the public schools,
graduating from the high school in 1877. He grad. from the Massachu-
setts College of Pharmacy, Apr., 1880, and is a member of the firm of A.
W. Dows & Co., pharmacists, 213 Central st., Lowell, in which city he has
always resided. In the fall of 1880 the compilation of this work was
begun by him, and continued at intervals until its publication.
He m. Aug. 16, 1882, in Warren, Me., Lizzie Counce, dau. of Dr.
Thomas and Sarah Jane (Counce) Annis. At two years of age, upon the
death of her mother, she was adopted by George Kimball and Lucy
Camelia (Cobb) Hovey of Warren, Me. She received education in the
district and high schools of Warren. Mr. and Mrs. Dows are members of
the First Baptist Chr., Lowell.
Children of Azro Milton and Li/.zik Counce (Annis) (Hovev) Dows.
BORN in LOWELL, MASS.
1204 i. Amos Hovey'*, b. Jan. 19, 1885.
1205 ii. JosEi'HiNE, I). June 23, 1887.
533
JUSTIN NEWELL DOWS', son of Amos Wright (283), was b.
Apr. 23, 1 861, in Lowell, Mass., where he attended the public schools,
graduating from the high school in 1881. Soon afterward he became sales-
man in the employ of French & Puffer, crockery dealers, Lowell. He re-
mained with this firm until Oct., 1886, when he removed to Salem, Mass.,
where he now res., at 24 Orne square. Since Nov. i, 1886, Mr. Dows has
been salesman with Jones, McDuffee & Stratton, wholesale and retail
crockery dealers, cor. of Franklin and Federal sts., Boston.
Very many of the early records and historical material which appear
in this work were obtained by Mr. Dows during his spare hours in Boston.
He m. May 26, 1885, in Salem, Annie Maria Hamblett, dau. of
Brooks and Elmira F. (Knowlton) Hamlet. She was b. Aug. 10, 1862, in
Nashua, N. H.; grad. from Salem Normal School, and taught school a
while before marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Dows are members of the Baptist
chr.
Child of Justin Newell and Annie Maria (Hamblett) Dows.
1206 i. Chester Lawrence^, b. June 12, 1887, in Salem, Mass.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 1 29
535
WALTER GUSTAVUS DOWS', son of Gustavus Davis (385),
was b. Oct. lo, 1857, in Lowell, Mass., and is a clerk in Boston, Mass.,
where he res. He m. July 6, 1877, in Chelsea, Mass., Mary Ernstine,
dau. of Joseph Mulford of Chatham, Mass. She was b. Apr. 19, i860.
Children of Walter Gustavus and Mary Ernstine (Mulford) Dows.
BORN IN boston, MASS.
1207 i. Bertha May^, b. Feb. 21, 1878.
1208 ii. Walter Gustav.us, jr., b. May 30, 1880; d. Dec. 7, 1882, in Boston.
539
HARRIET POTTER", dau. of Nancy Newman (387), was b. May
24, 1813, in Weld, Me., and m. Aug. i, 1834, in Carthage, Me., Henry,
son of Nathaniel and Sarah A. (Carver) Noyes. He was b. Nov. 29, 18 14,
in Freeport, Me., and was a farmer in Dixfield, Me., where he d. Nov. 2,
1 88 1. The wid. still lives in Dixfield.
Children of Henry and Harriet (Potter) Noyes.
born in CARTHAGE, ME.
1209* i. Sarah Ann^ b. Sept. 17, 1836.
1210 ii. George Emery, b. June 14, 1838 ; d. in tlie Civil war at New Orleans, La., Dec. i6,
1862.
540
ROBERT POTTER, JR.", son of Nancy Newman (387), was b.
Nov. 4, 1 8 17, in Carthage, Me., where he lived until he reached his ma-
jority. Having no taste for farming, he traded in various kinds of goods
such as peddlers carry, and money being scarce, he exchanged his goods for
furs, dried apples, and paper-rags. He followed this occupation for several
years after his marriage, until he removed to Hallowell, Me., where he took
charge of a large boarding-house. This having too many cares for his
wife with a family of four children, he removed to Weld, Me., and for some
years was in the employ of Hiram Holt, assorting wool. Mr. Potter be-
came very robust, was over six feet in height, and weighed 240 pounds.
He was able to lift more than any one else around. One hot July day he
drank too much cold water, was seized with colic, and nearly lost his life.
He never regained his former health. He next bought a farm in Weld,
was elected to the legislature in 1853, soon removed to Wilton, Me., where
he opened a country store, and also dealt extensively in horses and cattle.
In 1863 he went to Portland, Me., leased a hotel and there remained until
the death of his second wife in 1868, then retired and spent the winter in
Chicago, buying dressed hogs and poultry and shipping them East for
market. He continued in various speculations until 1874, when being af-
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130 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
fected with a bronchial trouble, he went to Denver, Col., with his youngest
daughter, Lunette. Here he invested in real estate, and traveled through
California, returning East in 1876. He continued in speculation more or
less until his death. He was a man of sound judgment, of a noble and
kind-hearted disposition. He was thrown from his carriage on July 22,
1882, causing a fracture of the spinal column, death following soon.
He m. (i) in Carthage, Me., Mary Winslow, dau. of Nathaniel and
Sarah A. (Carver) Noyes. She was b. Apr. 10, 1820, either in Unity or
Jay, Me. He m. (2) Jan. 5, 1862, in Boston, Mass., Mary, dau. of Silas
McLaughlin of Weld, Me. She d. Oct., 1868, in Portland, Me.
Children of Robert and Mary Winslow (Noyes) Potter.
1 21 1* i. Mary Elizabeth^ b. Oct. i, 1840, in Carthage, Me.
1 212* ii. Ellen Lucy, b. May 25, 1843, '"^ Weld, Me.
1213 iii. Florence Edith, b. May 10, 1845, i" Weld; m. Sept. 26, 1S66, in Portland, Me.,
Charles K., son of Charles and Sally (Bradford) Cary. He was b. Dec. 26,
183S, in Turner, Me., has resided in Carthage, Me., and Boston, Mass., but is
now a farmer in Rumford, Me. The above parties are divorced, and Mrs. Cary
res. at No. 9 Walker st., Charlestown, Mass. No chn.
1214 iv. Charles Albert, b. Feb. 2, 184S, in Carthage ; d. Dec. 2, 1849, i" Hallowell, Me.
1215 V. Hamilton P2\]:RKrr, b. Aug. 28, 1S50, in Carthage; m.; is engaged in various pur-
suits, and is said to res. in Brookline, Mass.
1216* vi. Lunette Evelyn, b. Mar. 14, 1853, in Weld.
1 217 vii. Poi.i.v, b. Aug. 24, 1858, in Wilton, Me., and there d. Nov. i6, iS6o.
541
HANNAH POTTER', dau. of Nancy Newman (387), wash. Aug.
2, 1820, in Carthage, Me., and d. June 22, 1887, in Hope, Dak. She m.
Jan. 8, 1843, in Carthage, Samuel B., son of George G. and Eleanor
(Powers) Russell. He was b. July 16, 1812, in Bovvdoin, Me., removed to
Carthage, Me., and is now a farmer in Arthur, Dak.
Children of Samuel B. and Hannah (Potter) Russell.
Ellen M.^, b. Dec, 1843, in Hallowell, Me.; d. May 15, 1864, in Carthage, Me.
Osborne, b. Jan. 24, 1S47, in Hallowell ; m. Clara 'Webster (1114).
Frank, b. Feb. 24, 1849, in Hallowell.
Ai.mon Butters, b. Nov. 3, 1S53, in Hallowell.
Eva M., b. Mar. 3, 1861, in Carthage ; and there d. May 3, 1864.
1218
1 2 19
1220
1221
1222
543
BELINDA POTTER', dau. of Nancy Newman (387), was b. Aug.
20, 1822, in Carthage, Me., and m. Larkin Amidon, son of James and
Dolly (Elli.s) Smith. He was b. Nov. 19, 182 1, in Grantham, N. H., and
was a teamster in Charlestown, Mass., where he d. Dec. 19, 1875-, and
where the wid. res., at 5 Pleasant-st. court.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 13!
Children of Larkin Amidon and Belinda (Potter) Smith.
BORN IN CHARLESTOWN, MASS.
1223 i. Martha E.^ b. Feb. 3, 1850; d. Aug. 15, 1854.
1224 ii. James Otis, b. Jan. 14, 1S54; grad. in 1872, from the Charlestown High School,
spent the winter of 1874-5 '" Colorado, went to Casselton, Dak., in May, 1S77,
and settled on government land and has a farm there. He is a republican and
was elected Nov. 6, 18S8, to the Dakota Assembly. He m. Nov. 13, 1886, Jen-
nie, dau. of Ralph and Rachel (Howe) Hii.dekrant. She wasb. May 13, 1859,
in Oneco, 111. No chn.
1225 iii. \Yalter a., b. Apr. 11, 1857 ; d. July 22, 1859.
1226* iv. Herbert Larkin, b. Nov. II, 1858.
1227* V. Alice Edith, b. July 17, 1862.
546
JOSEPH STORER, JR.", son of Betsey Newman (388), was b.
Feb. 15, 1805, in Weld, Me., where he resided for some years, then re-
moved to Wisconsin, and later to River Point, Minn., where he was a far-
mer, and d. Mar. 31, 1878. In early life he was a democrat, but later a
republican. He m. Mar. 6, 1832, in Temple, Me., Betsey, dau. of John
and Hannah (Havves) Taggart. She was b. Apr. 22, 18 12, in Massachu-
setts, and is now living in River Point, Minn.
Children of Joseph and Betsey (Taggart) Storer.
born in weld, me.
1228* i. JoiiN^ b. Oct. 4, 1834 ; d. Sept. 26, 1880, in Columbus, Wis.
1229* ii. Lucy, b. Feb. i, 1S37.
1230* iii. Gardner, b. May 22, 1840.
1231 iv. Albina, b. Sept, 4, 1843; m. Zimmerman, and res. in Faribault, Minn.
547
BENJAMIN STORER", son of Betsey Newman (288), was b.
Apr. 8, 1807, in Weld, Me., and is a farmer, now residing in Mexico, Me.,
where he m. (i) Oct. 6, 1837, Eliza Lord, dau. of Moses and Lucy (Lord)
Kimball. She was b. Mar. 2, 18 18, in Mexico, Me., and there d. Mar. 22,
1877. He m. (2) June 29, 1881, in Roxbury, Mass., Jenny, dau. of James
and Fanny (Young) Bunly. She was b. Apr. 22, 1854, in Sydney, Cape
Breton, N. S.
Children of Benjamin and Eliza Lord (Kimball) Storer.
born in MEXICO, ME., EXCEPT CH. I.
1232 i. Lucy J.^, b. Dec. 14, 1837, in Weld, Me.; is unmarried and a clerk in a printing of-
fice in Washington, D. C.
1233 ii. Flora A., b. Jan. 24, 1840 ; is unmarried.
1234 iii. MosES R., b. Feb. lo, 1843; is unmarried.
1235* iv. Helen Newell, b. Apr. 15, 1845.
1236 v. Sarah F., b. Feb. 8, 1847 ; is unmarried and res. in New York city.
1237 vi. Mary Isabel, b. Dec. 14, 1848 ; is unmarried and res. in New York city.
1238* vii. Annette W., b. Sept. 5, 1853.
1239 viii. Hortense W., b. Nov. 6, 1855 ; d. Mar. 7, 1864, in Mexico, Me.
Child of Benjamin and Jenny (Bunly) Storer.
1240 i. Geonore B., b. Nov. 10, 1886, in Mexico, Me.
1^2 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
548 i-
DAVID STORER', son of Betsey Newman (^88), was b. July 28,
1809, in Weld, Me., where he was a farmer, and d. Apr. 26, 1876. He m.
(i) Dec. 19, 1839, i" Weld, Lucy Webster (459). He m. (2) Chris-
tiana, dau. of Leonard and Mary (Handy) Pratt. She is sister to
Benjamin Handy Pratt (466).
CHii.nREN OF David and Lucy (Webster) Storer.
BORN IN WEI.D, ME., EXCEPT CH. I.
Charles^, b. Nov. 4, 1840, in Temple, Me.; d. May 6, 1883, in ^Veld ; unmarried.
SoPHRONiA, b. Dec. 19, 1842 ; d. Sept. 10, 1869, in Weld ; unmarried.
Almon, b. July 4, 1845.
Almina, b. Feb. 28, 1847.
Cordelia, b. Oct. 14, 1848 ; d. Mar. 3, 1849, in Weld.
Frank, b. Nov. 2, 1850; d. July 21, 1878, in Weld.
Lucy E., b. May 19, 1854; m. Harvey M. Masterman (1054).
Children of David and Christiana (Pratt) Storkr.
BORN IN weld, me.
Emma Barkon, b. Oct. 19, 1857.
Ella Geneva, b. Sept. 22, 1859 ; is unmarried and res. in Weld.
Lizzie Estelle, b. Apr. 11, 1861.
Minnie Bell, b. Aug. 17, 1863; is unmarried and res. in W^eld.
Cakkik Eita, b. Mar. 20, 1869; is unmarried and res. in Weld.
550
1241
1242
ii.
1243*
iii.
1244*
iv.
1245
V.
1246
vi.
1247
vii
124S*
1249
ii.
1250*
iii.
1251
iv.
1252
V.
AARON STORER', son of Betsey Newman (288), was b. Apr. 2,
1 81 5, in Weld, Me.; has lived in Brunswick and Mexico, Me.; is a farmer, now
residing in Alton, Kan. He m. (i) Oct. i, 1846, in St. John, N. B., Anna,
dau. of James and Gurce (Agno) McCullo. She was b. Apr. 8, 1825, in
St. John, where she d. Nov. 22, 1863. He m. (2) Apr. 6, 1864, Charlotte,
dau. of John and Eliza (Reed) Minniss.
Children of Aaron and Anna (McCullo) Storer.
born in st. john, n. b.
Benjamin*, b. July i, 1847 ; d. Sept. 15, 1875, '" Mexico, Me.; unmarried.
James, b. May 7, 1849 ; d. Apr. 27, 1850, in St. John.
George, b. Jan. 6, 1851.
Emma Jane, b. Dec. 17, 1852.
Elizabeth, b. July 3, 1854 ; d. June 23, i860, in St. John.
Anna, b. May 30, 1857 ; m. Smith ; her address is 713-722 North ave., Min-
neapolis, Minn.
Aaron, jr., b. May 30, 1857 ; m. and res. in Kosciusco, Miss.
Warren, b. Sept. 7, 1859; d. June 20, i860.
Susan, b. Dec. 10, d. Dec. 15, 1861.
Martha, b. Jan. 7, d. Jan. 8, 1863.
Children of A.-vron and Charlotte (Minniss) Storer.
born in MEXICO, me., EXCEPT CHN. I AND V.
John, b. Aug. 28, 1866, in St. John, N. B.; is unmarried.
William, b. July 7, 1868.
Maria, b. July 8, 187 1.
Rachel, b. July 16, 1873.
Robert, Ij. May 14, d. May 20, 1875, ''^ Bloomington, Kan.
•253
'^54
1255*
iii.
1256*
iv.
1257
V.
1258
vi.
1259
vii.
1260
viii
1 261
ix.
1262
X.
1263
1264
ii.
1265
iii.
1266
iv.
1267
v.
FAMILY IN AMERICA.
553
RACHEL S. STORER', dau. of Betsey Newman C^SS), was b.
Mar. 1 8, 1821, in Weld, Me., where she m. Mar. 21, 1844, Benjamin S.,
son of Nathan R. and Clarissa (Morse) Hawes. He was b. Oct. 20, 181 8,
in Littleton, N. H., was a farmer and merchant in Weld ; removed to
Portland, Wis., in 1845, ^o Lovvville, Wis., in 1856, to Columbus, Wis., in
1865, and to Good Thunder, Minn., in 1869, in or near which place he
lived until his death, Feb. 9, 1888. Mr. Hawes was a republican; both
were members of the Methodist Episcopal chr. The vvid. still lives in
Good Thunder.
Children of Benjamin S. and Rachel S. (Storer) Hawes.
born in portland, wis., except ch. i.
1268* i. Benjamin Franklin^ b. Dec. 16, 1844, in Weld, Me.
1269 ii. Alfred Ernest, b. Mar. 31, 1848; m.; is a lawyer and res. in St. Paul, Minn.
1270* iii. Charles, b. June 3, 1850.
1271* iv. Oilman, b. Jan. 3, 1853.
1272* V. Elwin Lamont, b. Nov. 4, 1855.
555
DANIEL STORER", son of Betsey Newman (288), was b. June
8, 1825, in Weld, Me., and removed to Portland, Wis., then to Windsor,
Wis., later to Sun Prairie, Wis., where he is a farmer. He is a republican.
He m. June 20, 1847, in Portland, Eunice, dau. of Nathan and Phebe
(Rexford) Palmer. She was b. May 7, 1829, in Bradford Co., Penn.
Children of Daniel and Eunice (Palmer) Storer.
born in portland, wis.
1273 i. Charles Nathan*^, b. Mar. 30, 1849; d. Mar. 8, 1850.
1274* ii. Andrew Wallace, b. Jan. 15, 1851.
1275 iii. Prescott Newman, b. Feb. i, 1855; is unmarried and res. somewhere in Kansas.
BORN IN WINDSOR, WIS.
1276* iv. Earl Ranson, b. June 12, 1857.
1277 V. Willis Daniel, b. June 17, 1862 ; attended the common schools, traveled two years
in Colorado, New Mexico, and California; then attended the North-western
College in Madison, Wis., for two years, and Chicago Medical College three
years, graduating Mar. 27, 1888. After graduation he received the appointment
of resident physician to Mercey Hospital, which appointment he still holds. He
is second vice-president of the Alumni Association of the Chicago Medical Col-
lege. He is a republican. His address is Mercey Hospital, cor. Calumet ave.
and 26th St.. Chicago, 111. He m. June i, 1886, in Chicago, Georgie Annie,
dau. of George Millen and Annie Wakefield (Cook) Jarais. .She was b. May
20, 1863, in Santa Cruz, Cal.
1278 vi. Nettie Dency, b. Apr. 15, 1869; attends the high school at Sun Prairie, Wis.
556
EMMA STORER', dau. of Betsey Newman (288), was b. Aug.
1829, in Weld, Me., and m. Mar. 4, 1852, in Sterling, Mass., Asa Al-
134 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
LEN, son of Willard and Abigail (Hill) Barron. He was b. July 13, 1826,
in Sterling; removed to Weld, thence to Otsego, Wis., where he resided
for eight years, and was a member of the Good Templars and a constable.
He removed to Appleton, Wis., Sept., 1866, where he has been alderman;
has been a member of Konimic Lodge, 47, I. O. O. F., for past twenty-two
years, and its treasurer for ten years. He is a carpenter, contractor, and
builder, and is a republican. His address is 849 Oneida st., Appleton.
Children of Asa Allen and Emma (Storer) Barron.
1279* i. Edgar Allen^, b. Apr. 15, 1854, in Weld, Me.
1280 ii. Fred Adelbert, b. Feb. 7, 1857, in Portland, Wis.; obtained his education in the
graded schools and Laurence University, Appleton, but did not graduate. He is
unmarried, a salesman at 142 State St., Chicago, 111., and member of I. O. O. F.
1281 iii. Walter D., b. Apr. 5, 1861, in Otsego, Wis., where he d. Apr. 15, 1S62.
1282 iv. Charles Leslie, b. July 5, 1864, in Otsego, where he d. Aug. 11, 1866.
1283 V. William Eugene, b. Aug. 25, 1871, in Appleton, Wis.; received his education in
the graded schools and Ryan High School, Appleton, from which he grad. June
17, 1886. He is now taking the C. L. S. C course, and is a member of the Y.
M. C. A., in Arkansas City, Kan., where he is a clerk in his brother Edgar A.'s
office. He is a member of the Methodist chr.
557
BARBER LANE', son of Hannah Newman (*^89), was b. Aug. 13,
1 8 14, in Weld, Me., and was a stone-cutter in Augusta, Me., where he d.
Jan., 1887. He m. in Augusta, Louisa Merrill, who was b. in Lewis-
ton, Me., and d. in Augusta.
Children of Barber and Louisa (Merrill) Lane.
born in augusta, me.
1284-90 i-vii. Newman^ Josephine, Louisa, Emma, Charles, Florence, and George.
All are dead. Some are said to have m. and had chn.
558
JAMES LANE', son of Hannah Newman (289), was b. Jan. 19,
181 7, in Weld, Me., and is a stone-cutter and mason, residing in Concor-
dia, Kan. He lived a while in Avon, Me., and in Iowa. He m. Sept. 18,
1843, i^ Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Belinda, dau. of Peter S. Myers. She was
b. Nov. 9, 1823, in Poughkeepsie.
Children of J.a.mes and Belinda (Myers) Lane.
1291* i. James Alphonzo^, b. Aug. 8, 1842, in Augusta, Me.
1292 ii. Isaac T., b. 1857, in Avon, Me.; m.; res. unknown.
1293-5 i^'- ^^- ^* Chn. who d. young.
563
HANNAH LANE', dau. of Hannah Newman (289), was b. Jan. !
15, 1827, in Weld, Me. She m. Dec. 16, 1849, in Boston, Mass., Nathan I
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 1 35
Jones, son of Joel and Harriet (Jones) Prentiss. He was b. Oct. 13,
1823, in Lexington, Mass.; resided in Cambridge, Mass., for a while; is
now clerk at 151 Canal St., Boston, and res. in Everett, Mass.
Children of Nathan Jones and Hannah (Lane) Prentiss.
1296* i. Charles Watson^, b. Nov. 15, 1850, in Boston, Mass.
1297 ii. Harriet E., b. May 18, 1852, in Weld, Me.; is unmarried.
1298* iii. J. Harry, b. May 31, 1857, in Weld, Me.
1299 iv. Susan, b. Feb. 4, i860, in Boston, Mass.; is unmarried.
1300 V. Fred H., b. Aug. 28, 1865, in Richmond, Me.; d. Jan. 31, 1869, in Cambridge, Mass.
5(Mi
SUSAN LANE', dau. of Hannah Newman (389), was b. Sept. 15,
1832, in Weld, Me., and m. Dec. 24, 1849, i^ Enfield, Conn., Watson, son
of Isaac and Abigail (Shaller) Tryon. He was b. June 8, 1825, in Glas-
tonbury, Conn., and is a contractor afid builder in Enfield.
Children of Watson and Susan (Lane) Tryon.
horn in enfield, conn.
1301 i. RosELLE Elizabeth^, b. Sept. 10, 1850; d. Sept. 30, 1852, in Enfield.
1302* ii. Andrew Hoadley, b. Aug. 8, 1853.
1303 iii. Arthur Watson, b. May 22, 1855; is a railroad ticket agent in Windsor, Conn.
He m. Feb. 3, 1886, in Enfield, Emma Caroline, dau. of Henry and Harriet
(Abbey) Ahbe. She was b. Aug. 15, 1857, in Enfield. No chn.
1304 iv. Nellie Gertrude, b. July 2, 1859; is unmarried, a dress-maker, and res. in Enfield.
1305 V. Florence Lane, b. Nov. 3, 1S61 ; is unmarried and at the Training School for
Music in Hartford, Conn.
1306 vi. Thomas Seymour, b. Aug. 18, 1863; is unmarried, in business of gents' furnishing
goods, Hartford, Conn.
1307 vii. Jennie Abbey, b. July 11, 1867 ; is unmarried and a music-teacher in Enfield.
1308 viii. Isabelle, b. Nov. 3, 186S ; is unmarried and a school-teacher in Enfield.
1309 ix. Blanche, b. Feb. 6, 1873 ; attends school in Enfield.
564
LUCRETIA STORER', dau. of Lucretia Newman (290), was b.
Oct. 12, 1805, in Weld, Me., and m. Thomas Smith, who was from New
Hampshire. Both d. in Missouri.
Children of Thomas and Lucretia (Storer) Smith.
1310 i. Rachel**, m. Stackpole and lived in Cassville, Mo.
1311 ii. Elizabeth, m. Woods, who was killed in the Civil war. She resided, about
1864, near where the battle of Wilson Creek (near Springfield, Mo.) was fought.
One ch., James Carrol Woods, b. a. 1861.
1312 iii. Hiram, d.
1313 iv. Isaac, d.
1314 V. Mary, d.
1315 vi. , dau., who lived in Kansas, a. 1864.
566
HENRY STORER', son of Lucretia Newman ('^9()), was b. Aug.
25, 1810, in Weld, Me., where he was a farmer and d. Feb. 4, 185 1. He
136 IHE DOWS OR DOWSE
m. Oct. 4, 1835, in Weld, Arvilla, dau. of James R. and Mary (Abbott)
KiTTREDGE. Shc was b. May 31, 181 8, in Weld, where she d. Dec. 4,
1866. James R. Kittredge was bro. to Nathaniel (168).
Children of Hknrv anu Arviij.a (Kittredge) Storkr.
born in weld, me.
1316 i. James R.^, b. Aug. 27, d. Sept. i, 1836.
1317* ii. James R. K., b. May 25, 1838.
1318* iii. Eliza A., b. Nov. 19, 1839.
1319 iv. Mary. A., b. Dec. 17, 1841 ; d. Apr. 12, 1848, in Weld.
1320 V. Stephen D., b. July 3, 1844; d. Jan. 9, 1862, in Hampton, Va. He served in the
Civil war, in Co. F, 12th Me. vols.
1321 vi. William H., b. May 23, 1846 ; d. Apr. 4, 1865, in Boston, Mass. He served in the
Civil war, in Co. F, 12th Me. vols.
1322 vii. Mary Elizabeth, b. July 18, 1849 ; went to Williams Centre, O., in 186S, where
she attended the academy and where she taught school for fifteen terms before
her marriage. She united with the Disciple chr. while in Williams Centre, and
is still a strong believer in the doctrine. She m. Nov. 10, 1879, in Weld, Levi
Jewell, son of Richard and Philinda (Gordon) Blaisdell. He was b. in
Weld, where he still res., a merchant. Mrs. Blaisdell was commissioned post-
mistress at Webb, in the town of Weld, when the office was established in 1882,
and still holds the office (1889). No chn.
569
LEONARD STORER', son of Lucretia Newman (390), was b.
Oct. II, 1817, in Weld, Me., where he still res., a farmer. He m. (i) Jan. i,
1844, in Weld, Julia Ann, dau. of Charles and Joanna (Bennett) Snowman.
She was b. Nov. 25, 1825, in York, Me., and d. Aug. 17, 1868, in Weld.
She was sister to James Snowman (571). He m. (2) June 4, 1 871, in
Weld, Julia Ann Rand (611). She was b. July 29, 1841, in Weld, where
she d. Mar. 19, 1887.
Children ok Leonard and Juli.'v Ann (Snowman) Siorer.
luiRN in weld, me.
1323* i. Seth^ b. Aug. 31, 1845.
1324* ii. Albert, b. Sept. 8, 1848.
1325 iii. Ada A., b. Feb. 7, 1853; m. Feb. 6, 18S6, in Weld, Cornelius V. A., son of New-
ton and Annie (Van Dyck) Reed. He was b. Jan. 22, 1852, in Amenia, N. Y.,
removed to Poughkeepsie, N. Y., then to Boston, Mass., thence to Amenia, Dak.,
where he is a mechanical engineer and in the insurance business. No chn.
1326 iv. Daniel H., b. June 13, 1857 ; is a farmer in Weld, where he has always resided.
He m. Jan. 31, 1879, i" Minnesota Falls, Minn., Jennie E., dau. of Low and
Lucinda (Hutchinson) Phinney. She was b. June 30, 1S60, in Weld. No chn.
1327 v. Eva Jane, b. Mar. 19, 1862 ; m. Charles Weksier (1116).
132S vi. Auc.usTUS G, b. July 9, 1865; is a farmer in Weld, where he has always resided.
He m. May 15, 1888, in Weld, Susie R. Harrington (1544). She was b.
Aug. 18, 1868, in Wilton, Me.
Children of Leonard and Julia Ann (Rand) Storer.
born in weld, me.
1329 i. Nora N., b. June 4, 1872.
1330 ii. RoLLA R., b. Jan. 12, 1878.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. I37
571
JULIA STORER', dau. of Lucretia Newman (290), was b. Mar.
1 8, 1826, in Weld, Me., and d. Oet. 2, 1875, in Rangcley, Me. She m.
Dec. 29, 1844, in Weld, James, son of Charles and Joanna (Bennett)
Snowman. He was b. Dec. 10, 1822, in York, Me. ; is a carpenter; lived
in Weld for many years, but now res. in Rangeley, Me. He is bro. to
Julia Ann Snowman (569).
Children of Jamks and Julia (Storkr) Snowman.
horn in weld, me.
1331 i. James A.**, b. Nov. 25, 1845; d. Nov. 13, 1861, in Weld.
1332* ii. John, b. Aug. 15, 1848.
1333 iii. Irvin, b. Mar. 28, 1S51 ; d. Oct. 30, 1861, in Weld.
1334 iv. Orrin, b. Dec. 11, 1853; d. Nov. i, 1S61, in Weld.
1335 V. Elmer, b. Aug. 8, 1856; is unmarried, a guide, and res. in Rangeley, Me.
1336 vi. Charles, b. May 9, i860; d. .Vpr. 3, 1862.
573
EMILY STORER', dau. of Lucretia Newman (390), was b. Jan.
28, 1829, in Weld, Me., and m. in 1856, Peter, son of Daniel and Eliza-
beth (Austin) Reynolds. He was b. Apr. 12, 1828, in Canton, Me., and
was a farmer in Weld, where he d. Mar. 10, 1885.
Children of Peter and Emily (Storer) Reynolds,
born in weld, me.
1337 i. Daniel A.**, b. Aug. i, 1859; d. Apr. 20, 1862.
1338 ii. Della E., b. Aug. 18, 1863; "i- C. E. Adams, a farmer, and res. in Weld,
575
SARAH NEWMAN', dau. of Ebenezer (291), was b. Apr. 26, 18 18,
in Weld, Me., and m. Oct. 22, 1841, Charles H., son of Ephraim Taft
of Uxbridge, R. I. He was b. Feb. 16, 18 14, and is a farmer in Stillwater,
Minn. He is bro. to John B. (583).
Child of Charles II. and Sarah (Newman) Takt.
1339 i. Charles B.^, b. Aug. 22, 1843; t'- Aug. 31, 1872, in Stillwater, Minn. He m. Jan.
30, 1869, Calista Jane Masterman (1165).
576
AUGUSTUS GRANVILLE NEWMAN', son of Ebenezer (391),
was b. Jan. 4, 1820, in Weld, Me., where he still res., a farmer. He m.
Aug. 23, 1842, Caroline Sanson, dau. of Daniel Beedy of Phillips, Me.
She was b. May 3, 1823.
138 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
ChildreiN of Augustus Granville and Caroline Sanson (Beedy) Newman.
BORN in weld, me.
1340* i. Albert Augustus^, b. Jan. 19, 1843.
1 341* ii. George Washington, b. Jan. 30, 1850.
1342* iii. Carrie May, b. Aug. 17, 1852.
1343* iv. Fred Charles, b. Get. 8, 1854.
1344* V. Hattie May, b. Mar. 4, i860.
577
LIBERTY NEWMAN', son of Ebenezer (291), was b. Sept. 4,
1 82 1, in Weld, Me., and was a farmer in Stillwater, Minn., where he d.
Aug. 15, 1877. He m. (i) Nancy, dau. of Nathan Beedy. He m. (2)
Adaline, dau. of James Hewey. She was b. Nov. 6, 1831, and d. Nov.
6, 1887.
Child of Liberty and Nancy (Beedy) Newman.
1345 i- ,d. young.
Children of Liberty and Adaline (Hewey) Newman.
Frank W.^ b. Sept. 25, 1849; d. Mar. 25, 1859.
James O., b. July 2, 1S55; d. July 2, 1S66.
William Herbert, b. Jan. 29, 1857.
Mary E., b. Aug. 26, 1859.
John H., b. Dec. 6, 1861 ; is unmarried.
Clarence, b. Apr. 2, 1863; is unmarried.
Alice, b. Mar. 26, 1865 ; is unmarried.
Frank, b. Nov. 6, 1869.
578
1346
1347
ii.
1348*
ni.
1349*
IV.
1350
V.
1.351
VL
1352
Vll.
1353
VIU,
JUDITH NEWMAN", dau. of Ebenezer (*^91), was b. Apr. 30,
1823, in Weld, Me., and d. May 15, 1854. She m. Sept. 18, 1844, Nehe-
MiAH H. Clark, who is a physician in Ellensburgh, Wash.
Children of Nehemiah H. and Judith (Newman) Clark.
1354 i. Viola H.^ b. Sept. 7, 1846; m. and res. at Walla Walla, Wash.
1355 "• Newman H., b. Mar. 15, 1S49.
581
EBEN NEWMAN", son of Ebenezer (391), was b. Jan. 14, 1829.
in Weld, Me., where he still res., a farmer. He m. Dec. 10, 1853, in Weld,
Marinda D. Newman (633). She was b. May 15, 1831, in Dixfield,
Me.
Children of Eben and Marinda D. (Newman) Newman.
born in weld, me.
1356 i. Frank T.^ b. July i, 1855.
1357 ii. Everett, b. Ai)r. 14, 1857 ; settled in Dakota, in 1886.
1358 iii. Eva J., b. Mar. 20, 1S60
1359* iv. Carrie N., b. May 10, 1862.
1360 V. Linneus M., b. Feb. i, 1865.
1361 vi. Minnie J., b. Nov. 29, 1867 ; d. Feb. 21, 1869.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 1 39
582
PRESCOTT NEWMAN', son of Ebenezer (391), was b. July 6,
1 83 1, in Weld, Me., moved West with his family in 1867, and is now a
farmer residing in Oneka, Minn. He m. (i) Oct. i, 1854, Florida, dau. of
Seward Dill of Phillips, Me. She was b. Jan. 8, 1835 ; d. Jan., 1861. He
m. {2) June 24, 1863, Nellie M., dau. of Elder J. S. Staples. She was
b. Oct. 12, 1844.
Children of Prescott and Florida (Dill) Newman.
1362* i. Cora F.^b. Jan. II, 1856.
1363 ii. Grace H., b. July 26, 1857 ; d. Sept. 28, 1858.
Children of Prescott and Nellie M. (Staples) Newman.
1364 i. Grace O., b. Aug. 29, 1864; m. Edward Bricket of West Levant, Me.
1365 ii. Ernest P , b. May 18, 1870.
1366 iii. Charles T., b. Dec. 16, 1874.
1367 iv. Harry C, b. Nov. 18, 1876.
1368 V. Cassius H., b. Sept. 2, 1881.
584
LAURA NEWMAN", dau. of Ebenezer (391), was b. June 15,
1839, i" Weld, Me., where she d. Feb. 22, 1871. She m. Jan. 15, 1862, in
Weld, Benjamin Rand (61(>). He was b. Oct. 13, 1838, in Weld, and is
a farmer, now residing at Berry's Mills, Me. He formerly resided in
Stillwater, Minn.
Child of Benjamin and Laura (Newman) Rand.
1369 i. Walter E.*', b. Nov. 17, 1864, in Weld, Me.; is unmarried and a clerk in a store in
Dixfield, Me.
585
SIMEON KEYES', son of Susan Newman (393), was b. June 15,
1 81 8, in Weld, Me.; was a stone-cutter in Whitefield, N. H., where he d.
Dec. 5, 1869. He m. Harriet, dau. of Joseph and Sarah (Tilton) Morrill.
She was b. Oct. 8, 1825, in Whitefield, where she still res., a wid.
Children of Simeon and Harriet (Morrill) Keyes.
1370 i. William^, b. Nov. 23, 1849, in Salem, Mass.; is unmarried, a truckman, and res. in
Whitefield, N. H.
1371* ii. Susan M., b. Apr. 15, 1851, in Whitefield, N. H.
1372* iii. Georgiana, b. Sept. 28, 1852, in Whitefield, N. H.
588
PRESCOTT KEYES', son of Susan Newman (393), was b. Jan.
27, 1828, in Weld, Me. When twenty years old he went on foot to Au-
gusta, Me., where he worked for a brick-mason during the summer seasdn.
The next year he went to Watertown, Mass., where he worked on a farm
for six years, the last year as foreman. Afterwards he went to Boston,
140 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Mass., and engaged in moving furniture, pianos, etc., but soon removed to
Richmond, Me., where he again became a farmer. He filled the position
of superintendent of the almshouse in Richmond for eleven successive
years. He now res. in Litchfield, Me., and is a man highly respected in
the best circles of society, influential, and deeply interested in religious
matters.
He m. July 26, 1854, in Boston, Ellen M., dau. of John and Mercy
(Knox) Stevens. She was b. Apr. 20, 1833, in Gardiner, Me.
Childrp:n of Prescott and Ellen M. (Stevens) Keyes.
born in richmond, me.
1373* i. Prescott Keyes, jr.^ b. Jan. 14, 1857.
1374 ii. William, b. Jan. 29, i860 ; d. July 8, 1878, in Richmond, Me.
592
HEZEKIAH Mclaughlin-, son of Martha Newman (293),
was b. Feb. 11, 1818, in Weld, Me.; removed with his parents to McClellan
township (P. O., Mt. Vernon), 111., where he still res., a farmer. He is a
republican. He m. Apr. 30, 1847, in Mt. Vernon, 111., Elizabeth Ann,
dau. of Hardy and Mary (Ridgeway) Ames. She was b. Apr. 15, 1824, in
Wilson Co., Tenn.
Children of Hezekiah and Elizabeth Ann (Ames) McLaughlin.
born in m'clellan, ill.
1375* i. Granville Newman^ b. May 4, 1846.
Marcia Caroline, b. Nov. 18, 1848; d. Aug. 13, 1873, in .Spring Creek, Mo.
Mary Isabel, b. Dec. 3, 1849; d. Oct. 8, 18S7, in McClellan, Ilf.
George Daniel, b. Jan. 10, 1S52.
Hiram, b. Jan. 11, 1855.
Julia Ann, b. Feb. 8, 1857.
Hezekiah, jr., b. June 25, 1859.
John William, b. Dec. 9, 1862.
593
1376*
ii.
1377*
111.
1378*
IV.
1379*
V.
1380*
VI.
1 38 1*
Vll.
1^,82
VIU
JOHN Mclaughlin-, son of Martha Newman (293), was b.
Jan. 10, 1820, in Weld, Me., and d. Mar. 25, 1848, in Pueblo, Mexico, in
U. S. army service in the Mexican war. He m. Minerva Holt.
Children of John and Minerva (Holt) McLaughlin.
1383 i. Melissa^ d. young.
1384 ii. John Winfield Scott; is said to be living in McClellan (P. O., Mt Vernon), 111.
594
CLARINDA Mclaughlin-, dau. of Martha Newman (293),
was b. July 4, 1824, in Weld, Me., and d. Dec. 10, 1875, in Illinois. She
m. (i) John Inglitt, who d, in San Juan, Mexico. She m. (2) Peter
Shafer.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. I4I
Children of John and Clarinda (McLaughlin) Inglitt.
1385 i. Andrew Jackson^ ; m., and had family of eight chn.
1386 ii. George Washington; m. Adaline Carter; two chn.
1387 iii. San Juan Derloa ; m. Mumhower ; five chn.
Children of Peter and Clarinda (McLaughijn) Shaker.
1388 i. Martin; m. Sarah Gilhert; three chn.
1389 ii. Peter, jr.; m.; three chn.
1390 iii. Sarah; m. Douglass; one ch.
1391 iv. John (Jliver ; m. Jane ; one ch.
595
ROSAMIND Mclaughlin-, dau. of Martha Newman (393),
was b. June 24, 1826, in Weld, Me., and d. Aug. 24, 1888, in McClellan,
111. She m. James Weir.
Children of Jami;s and Rosamind (McLaughlin) Weir.
1392 i. Martha Eliza'*.
1393 ii. William Charles; ni.; three chn.
1394 iii. Daniel.
1395 iv- John.
1396 V. James, jr.
597
JAMES MCLAUGHLIN', son of Martha Newman (293), was b.
July 14, 1828, in Weld, Me.; m. Hannah Gilbert and res. in California.
Children of James and Hannah (Gilbert) McLaughlin.
'397-1405 i-ix. Eli Manford^, Charles Oliver, Benjamin Franklin, Lucy Ann, Mar-
tha Elnora, Emma Jane, Susan Elizabeth, and Dora.
598
DANIEL Mclaughlin', son of Martha Newman (393), was b.
Apr. 24, 1830, in Weld, Me.; m. Rice and res. in California.
Children of Daniel and (Rice) McLaughlin.
1406-1409 i-iv. Thaddeus^, Elizabeth Offen, Lavinia, and Helen.
599
JUDITH MCLAUGHLIN', dau. of Martha Newman (393), was b.
Apr. 14, 1.832, in Weld, Me., and m. Jonas Eater.
Children of John and Judith (McLaughlin) Eater.
1410 i. John Henry**; m. Eliza Piper; four chn.
141 1 ii. Daniel Lindsay; m.; four chn.
1412 iii. Abigail; m. Benjamin Moore; two chn.
1413 iv. Jonas Washington ; m.; one ch.
1414 V. Martha Elizabeth; m. Elias Quinn; two chn.
1415 vi. Elnora.
1416 vii. Charles Oliver.
1417 viii. James Alva.
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600
ABIGAIL Mclaughlin-, dau. of Martha Newman (393), was
b. Aug. 30, 1837, in Weld, Me., and m. Eli Wilson Gilbert.
Children of Eli Wilson and Abigail (McLaughlin) Gilisert.
1418-1425 i-viii. James*, Daniel, William, Ira, Amy, Sarah, Jenny, and Laura.
601
ISAIAH LEAVITT NEWMAN', son of Oliver (294), was b.
Apr. 7, 1825, in Carthage, Me.; is a farmer and res. in East Wilton, Me.
He m. Feb. 3, 1854, in Turner, Me., Mary Jones, dau. of Seth and Polly
(Jones) CoPELAND. She was b. Apr. 29, 1829, in Turner.
Children of Isaiah Leavitt and Mary Jones (Copeland) Newman.
BORN in CARTHAGE, ME.
1426 i. Celia L.*, b. Jan. 18, 1855 ; d. June 13, 1862, in Carthage.
1427 ii. Cordelia Libby, b. Apr. 8, 1857 ; m. Frank Boutelle Fuller (1156).
1428 iii. Isaiah Leavitt, jr., b. June 15, 1859; d. June 2, 1862, in Carthage.
1429 iv. May, b. Jan. 25, 1861 ; ni. Aug. 2, 1S87, in East Wilton, Me., Harry Custer, son
of Sherborn S. and Rebecca (Jaffcries) Kennedy. He was b. Aug. 14, 1857,
in Philadelphia, Penn.; is a theatrical manager, now residing in New York city.
No clin.
1430 V. Alherta, b. Aug. 21, 1863 ; d. Jan. 18, 1865, in Carthage.
1431 vi. Copeland, b. Jan. 31, 1866; d. Aug. 19, 1867, in East Wilton, Me.
BORN in east WILTON, ME.
1432 vii. Daniel L., b. Sept. 24, 1868 ; is unmarried and res. in Arkansas City, Kan.
1433 viii. Albert K., b. Aug. 18, 1870.
1434 ix. Agnes E., b. Nov. 17, 1874.
603
OLIVER NEWMAN, JR.", son of Oliver (294), was b. Nov. 6,
1828, in Carthage, Me., where he was educated in the public schools, with
the exception of two terms spent at the Norway, Me., Academy. He was
one of the board of selectmen of Carthage for eleven years ; alderman of
the city of Lewiston, Me., for one year, and is one of the directors of the
Manufacturers' National Bank of Lewiston. He spent the winter of 1870
in Tennessee, and also traveled a little in the western states; followed
farming and dealing in stock, wool, etc., while residing in Carthage, until
1870, when he soktthe farm and traveled until May, 1871. He then re-
turned to Lewiston and went into the ice business, in which he still
remains. He attends the Universalist chr. His address is 310 Main St.,
Lewiston.
Mr. Newman m. (i) Mar. 4, 1857, in Turner, Me., Flora A., dau. of
Seth and Polly (Jones) Copeland. She was b. Nov. 15, 1835, in Turner,
where she was educated in the public schools, except one term spent in
Waterville, Me., Academy, and two terms in Auburn, Me., Academy.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. ^ I43
She taught school several terms in Turner and Carthage very successfully ;
was a Universalist, and in every relation in life was honored and beloved.
She d. Nov. 25, 1864, in Carthage. Mr. Newman m. (2) Jan. i, 1866, in
Jay, Me., Christiana, dau. of James and Cyrene (Holland) Yetten. She
was b. Nov. I, 1833, in Dixfield, Me., where she was educated in the public
schools, and also attended the seminary at Kent's Hill, Me., one term, and
one term at Westbrook, Me., Seminary; after which she taught several
terms of school. She m. (i) in i860, Henry Trask, and resided in Dixfield
until his death in 1863. She is a Universalist, and was president of the
W. C. T. U. two years, and is still actively engaged in temperance work.
Children of Oliver and Flora A. (Copeland) Newman.
BORN IN CARTHAGE, ME.
1435 i. Rehecca^, b. Mar. 23, 1859; d. July 3, 1862.
1436 ii. Henry Wallace, b. Jan. 18, 1863; d. Sept. 24, 1864.
1437 iii. Flora Rebecca, b. Oct. 29, 1864; is unmarried, a milliner, and res. with her par-
ents. She was educated in the Lewiston schools, also attended the Latin school
connected with Bates College in Lewiston, and was fitted for college, but health
failing, she was obliged to give up the college course intended.
604
MARINDA NEWMAN', dau. of Oliver (394), was b. Apr. 21,
1832, in Carthage, Me., where she attended the common schools, also Nor-
way Academy, Norway, Me. She m. May 10, 1855, in Carthage, Hiram,
son of Caleb and Phebe (Abbott) Holt. He was b. Sept. 28, 18 16, in
Weld, Me., where he attended the common schools, also several terms at
Kent's Hill. Mr. Holt is a manufacturer; has resided in Weld and East
Wilton, Me., Knoxville, Tenn., and now res. in Farmington, Me. He is a
republican and Free Mason. Mr. and Mrs. Holt are members of the Con-
gregational chr., and have traveled in Europe and through the United
States.
Children of Hiram and Marinda (Newman) Holt.
1438 i. Julia Wehster^, b. May 17, 1857, in Weld, Me.; is unmarried and an assistant
and partner of her father.
1439 ii. Flora Stella, b. Feb. 19, 1862, in Weld, Me.; d. Oct. 5, 1864, in East Wilton, Me.
1440 iii. Minnie Estelle, b. Sept. 4, 1864, in East Wilton, Me.; is unmarried and res. with
her parents.
606
FLORENTINE NEWMAN-, dau. of Oliver (394), was b. Apr. 16,
1840, in Carthage, Me., and d. July 21, 1863, in Byron, Me. She m. May
23, 1859, i" Carthage, D. Clinton, son of Isaac Chase. He was b. Dec.
3, 1837; has been a stage-driver, farmer, and merchant, and has resided in
Canton, Byron, and Lewiston, Me., and in Iowa. He m. (2) Clara A.
Newman (608).
Child of D. Clinton and Florentine (Newman) Chase.
1441 i. Elmer E.^ b. Oct. 7, iS6i,in Canton, Me.; d. May 15, 1863, in Byron, Me.
144 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
607
OSCA M. NEWMAN', dau. of Oliver (394), was b. Mar. 27, 1843,
in Carthage, Me., where she m. May 14, 1864, John Gardner, son of Hi-
ram and Eliza (Gardner) Coburn. He was b. May 5, 1842, in Berry's
Mills, Me., and is a farmer, now residing in Carthage. He was a volun-
teer in the loth Me. regt., and was in active service two years. He has
since received a pension, with back pay, amounting to $1084.64.
Children of John Gardner and Osca M. (Newman) Coburn.
born in carthage, me., except ch. i.
1442 i. Leavitt N.^ b. Feb. 9, 1865, '" Byron, Me.; is a book-keeper in Arkansas City
Bank, Arkansas City, Kan.
1443 ii. IsA M., b. Dec. 8, 1866; is a teacher.
1444 iii. Harry S., b. Sept. 12, 1869; is a book-keeper in Arkansas City Bank, Arkansas
City, Kan.
1445 iv. Daisy M., b. Sept. 22, d. Oct. 9, 1872, in Carthage.
1446 V. John G., b. May 16, 1874.
1447 vi. Daisy M., b. May 15, 1877.
1448 vii. Archie L., b. Apr. 25, 1880.
1449 viii. Marcia L., b. May 27, 1884.
608
CLARA A. NEWMAN", dau. of Oliver (394), was b. Dec. 24,
1844, in Carthage, Me., and m. (i) May 15, 1864, D. Clinton Chase
(606). She was divorced from him Sept., 1874. She m. (2) Feb. 26, 1878,
in East Wilton, Me., Florenton D. S., son of William and Eliza (Hardy)
Brown. He was b. Jan. i, 1838, in Wilton, Me.; removed to Boston, but
is now a farmer in East Wilton.
Child of D. Clinton and Clara A. (Nkwjlvn) Chase.
1450 i. Elmer E.», b. May 23, 1S65, in Canton, Me.; d. Sept. 17, 1886, in East Wilton, Me.
Child of Florenton D. S. and Clara A. (Newman) Brown.
1451 i. Julia N., b. Dec. 3, 1882, in East Wilton.
611
LEONARD RAND', son of Phebe Newman (295), was b. Apr. 12,
1829, in Weld, Me.; is a fruit- and produce-dealer in Worcester, Mass.,
where he res. at 32 Hudson st. He m. May i, 1850, in West Boylston,
Mass., Maria Keyes (489). She was b. Sept. 20, 1826, in Weld.
Children of Leon.ard and Maria (Keyes) Rand.
born in west boylston, MASS., E.\CEPT CH. II.
1452* i. Martha Jane^ b. Nov. 5, 1850.
1453* ii. Herbert Leonard, b. June iS, 1S52, in Weld, Me.
1454 iii. Edna, b. Mar. ii, 1856.
1455* iv. Milton, b. Nov. 15, 1 8 58.
1456 V. Amanda, b. Nov. 21, i860; m. July 7, 1S77, Prince and res. Abbot st., W^or-
cester, Mass.
1457* vi. Nellie, b. Mar. 4, 1862.
1458* vii. Nettie Hull, b. Apr. 8, 1866.
FAMILY IX AMERICA. I45
613
SARAH DOWSE RAND", dau. of Phebe Newman (395), was b.
Dec. 23, 183 1, in Weld, Me., and m. (i) John, son of William and Sarah
(Derby) Damon. He was b. Dec. 18, 18 16, in Lunenburg, Mass., and was
a stationary engineer in North Leominster, Mass., where he d. Jan. 17,
1873. She m. (2) Feb. 17, 1876, in North Brookfield, Mass., Charles K.,
son of Bella and Judith (Knowlton) Stoddard. He was b. Feb. 21, 181 3,
in North Brookfield, where he has always resided, a farmer.
Childrex of John and Sarah Dowsk (Rand) Damon.
1459 i. Gkorge Franklin'', b. Mar. 20, I1S56, and d. Nov. 24, 1864, in North Leominster.
1460 ii. Cornelius John, 1). May 11, 1858, in Ashburnliam, Mass.; is unmarried and a
plumber in Worcester, Mass.; address, 17 Home st.
1461 iii. Milton Oliver, b. Nov. 9, i860, in \\'eld. Me.; renu)ved to Worcester, where he
m. July II, 188S, Jennie Mirie, dau. of Charles and Eunice (Garfield) Brk;-
iiAM. She was b. in Worcester. Mr. Damon is a gardener, residing in Beau-
clerc, Fla. He is a republican.
1462 iv. Elmer Ellsworth, b. Dec. 2*0, 1861, in North Leominster, Mass.; is a stationary
engineer; address, 32 and 34 Main st., Wilkes Barre, Penn. He resided in Wor-
cester, at one time ; is a member of the Improved Order of Red Men, and attends
the Methodist chr. He m. Aug. 29, 1885, in Plymouth, Penn., Sarah Ann,
dau. of John and Ann (Williams) Powell. She was b. Aug. 28, 1859, in Blyna,
Monmouthshire, South Wales. No chn.
1463 v. Ernest Moses, b. Mar. 14, 1868, in North Leominster; is unmarried and res. in
North Brookfield, Mass.
1464 vi. William AlereT), b. May 9, d. May 20, 1872, in North Leominster.
614
EBEN RAND", son of Phebe Newman (395), was b. Jan. 23, 1832,
in Weld, Me., and is a farmer in Winchester, N. H. He is a republican ;
served for three years in the Civil war in the 6th regt. Vt. vols., and has re-
sided in Bridgewater and Wethersfield, Vt., Westminster, Md., Worcester,
Mass., and Richmond, N. H. He m. (1) Mar. 20, 1864, in Westminster,
Md., Elizabeth Beard, who was b. Mar. 21, 1839, in Westminster, Md.,
and d. Dec. 2, 1872. He m. (2) Jan. 20, 1876, Mary E., dau. of Alvin and
Mary (Hale) Kempton. She was b. Aug. 22, 1856; is a Methodist.
Children of Eben and Elizaiseth (Beard) Rand.
1465 i. Phebe^ b. in Wethersfield, Vt.; d. Jan. 12, 1880.
1466 ii. Jennie, b. June 18, 1867, in Bridgewater, Vt.; m. Oct. 21, 1SS6, in Westminster, Md.,
Emanuel M., son of John and Mary (C'ristwell) Arnold. He was b. Sept. 22,
1856, in Carrollton, Md., where he still res., a farmer. He is a democrat.
1467 iii. Lizzie, b. in Westminster; d. June 7, 1873.
Children oe Eben and Mary (Kempton) Rand.
born in WINCHESTER, N. H., EXCEPT CHN. I AND VII.
1468 i. Sadie, b. Mar. 20, 1S77, in Worcester, Mass.
1469 ii. Cora, b. Jan. 26, 18S0.
1470 iii. Julia, b. Feb. 20, 1881.
1 47 1 iv. Mattie [twin], b. Sept. 30, 1883.
1472 v. Etta [twin], b. Sept. 30, 1883.
1473 vi. Eben, jr., b. Sept. 12, 1886.
1474 vii. Lilli.\n, b. in Richmond, N. H.
10
146 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
619
JAMES E. NEWMAN", son of Josiah, jr. (396), was b. Apr. 13,
1805, in Deering, N. H.; has resided in Canton, Me., and Lima, N. Y.
He is now a carpenter in Dixfield, Me. He m. June 19, 1832, in Dixfield,
Sophia Legg, dau. of Samuel and Phila (Park) Holland. She was b.
May 28, J 806, in Dixfield, where she d. Aug. 22, 1869.
Children of James E. and Sophia Legg (Holland) Newman.
1475 i. Samuel Holland^, b. May 13, d. Aug. 7, 1833, in Dixfield, Me.
1476* ii. SorniLA Holland, b. Aug. 23, 1834, in Dixfield.
1477 iii. Lavinia Baxter, b. May 15, 1840, in Dixfield; d. Dec. 12, 1855.
1478* iv. George Henry, b. Jan. 12, 1844, in Canton, Me.
1479* V. James Freeland, b. Apr. 30, 1845, ^^ Canton.
621
HENRY NEWMAN", son of Josiah, jr. (396), was b. Feb. 2, 1812,
in Dixfield, Me.; was a farmer and d. Nov. 21, 1863, in Vassalboro', Me.
He m. July 13, 1838, in Dixfield, Leonora, dau. of David and Asenath
(Park) Marsh. She was b. Nov. 28, 1818, in Dixfield, where she d. Aug.
19, 1872.
Children of Henry and Leonora (Marsh) Newman.
HORN IN dixfield, ME.
1480 i. ScoTT^, b. Dec. 15, 1839 ; is m., a farmer, and res. in Dixfield.
14S1 ii. Leonora D., b. Feb. 4, 1842 ; m. Jones and res. in Farmington, Me.
1482 iii. EsTELLA E., b. Mar. 18, 1845; d. Sept., 1882, in Cartilage, Me.; m. John F.
Libby, a blacksmith, who res. in Carthage.
1483 iv. William H., b. Oct. 26, 1846; d. May 18, 1864, in Dixfield; unmarried.
1454 V. Ella V., b. June 26, 1852; m. John B. Marble, a tavern-keeper in Rangeley, Me.
1455 vi. Clifford, b. June 26, 1857 ; m., a farmer, and res. in Dixfield.
i486 vii. Everett, b. Mar. 6, 1858; is a democrat and a farmer, residing in Dixfield. He
m. Aug. 9, 18SS, in Livermore, Me., Nixi.iK, dau. of Elisha and Flora (Briggs)
James. She was b. Aug. 2, 1S64, in Jay, Me.
632
ABIGAIL NEWMAN", dau. of Josiah, jr. (296), was b. Aug. 22,
1 8 16, in Dixfield, Me., where she d. Feb. 15, 1879. She m. May 7, 1839, in
Dixfield, Caleb P., son of David and Asenath (Park) Marsh. He was b.
May 31, 1 8 17, in Dixfield, where he was a carpenter and d. Dec. 27, 1859.
Children of Caleb P. and Abigail (Newman) Marsh.
BORN in dixfield, ME.
1487* i. Clara C.^, b. Mar. 3, 1840.
1488* ii. Pembroke S., b. June 26, 1842.
1489 iii. Andrew D., b. Oct. 26, 1844; m. and res. 25 Longvvood ave., Cleveland, O.
1490 iv. Ellis M., b. Sept. 30, 1846; d. May 5, 1870, in Dixfield. He was m.
1491 V. Ferdinand P., b. Mar. 5, 1849; d. July 16, 1850.
1492 vi. Amanda Melvina, b. Feb. 22, 1851 ; d. Aug. 15, 1S75, in Dixfield; m.
Delano and had ch., Ellis M.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. I47
1493 ^''- Caleb R., b. Dec. 15, 1853; m. and res. 25 Longvvood ave., Cleveland, O.
1494 viii. Addie J., b. Jan. 3, 1856; d. May 20, 1884, in Dixfield ; m. Deshorn and
had two chn., Ellis F. and Wallace.
1495 '^- Ahbie a., b. Jan. 10, d. Apr. 10, 1859.
633
ARABELLA RARREN NEWMAN', dau. of Josiah, jr. (396),
was b. May 2, 181 8, in Dixfield, Me., where she m. Feb. 14, 1848, Lorenzo,
son of Silas and Ann (Powers) Jones. He was b. Dec. 17, 1806, in Water-
ford, Me.; was a farmer in Canton and Jay, Me., in which latter place he
d. Dec. II, 1861. He attended the Universalist chr. and was a democrat.
In 1880, Mrs. Jones went to Dakota with her two boys, and took up land
under the homestead laws. She was one of the early settlers, being forty
miles from any house and forty-eight miles from a post-ofifice. She lived
there for five years, then sold out, came East, and has since made her
home with her children in New York and Maine.
Children ok Lorenzo and Arabella Rarren (Newman) Jones.
BORN IN jay, me.
1496* i. Eliza Ann^ b. Nov. 26, 1848.
1497 ii. Nancy Elizabeth, b. Sept. 2, 1S49; m. July 3, 1884, Frederick Henry, son of
John and Mary Ann (Smith) Wilson. He was b. Feb. i6, 1847, in Scotland,
was a broker, and d. June 27, 1885, in Arizona. The wid. res. at 1558 Broad-
way, New York, N. Y.
1498 iii. ' Emily Augusta, b. Nov. 9, 1852 ; d. May 16, 1853, in Jay.
1499 iv. Clara Moulton, b. Aug. 20, 1854; d. Feb. 5, 1875, in Boston, Mass.
1500 V. Oliver Moses, b. Mar. 9, 1857 ; m., 18S3, Nancy Hay of Dakota; res. unknown.
1501* vi. Walter Scott, b. Oct. 29, i860. ,
634
JOSEPH HOLLAND NEWMAN-, son of Josiah, jr. (396), was
b. Aug. 5, 182 1, in Dixfield, Me., where he always lived, was a farmer, and
d. Feb. 20, 1879. He m. Nov. 15, 1848, in Dixfield, Myrtilla H., dau.
of Joseph and Polly (Holland) Yetten. She wash. July 3, 1824, in Dix-
field.
Children of Joseph Holland and Myrtilla H. (Yetten) Newman.
born in dixfield, me.
1502* 1. Mandana E.^ b. Aug. 12, 1849.
1503 ii. ZuEDA L., b. Jan. 19, 1852; m. Apr. 29, 1873, '" Boston, Mass., Edward, son of
Calvin and Caroline W. S. (Marshall) Stanley. He was b. Sept. 10, 1849, '"
Clinton, Mass., resided for a while in Dixfield; is a commercial traveler, and
now res. at 60 Ashford st., Allston, Mass. No chn.
1504 iii. Wallace F., b. Jan. i, 1856; is unmarried; labors on gasworks and travels from
one place to ai.other.
635
GIDEON ELLIS NEWMAN-, son of Josiah, jr. (396), was b.
Oct. 26, 1823, in Dixfield, Me.; removed to Cincinnati, O., and is now a
148 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
farmer in Cooksville, Wis. He is a republican, and served as a member
of the legislature during the winter of 1876-77. He served two years in
the Civil war, and was promoted to the ist lieutenancy; is a member of
the Masonic order, G. A. R., and the Order of Patrons of Husbandry. He
has traveled much through the states and territories. Mr. Newman m.
Nov. 19, 1848, in Cincinnati, O., Elizabeth, dau. of Thomas and Frances
(Melton) Wardall. She was b. Apr. 17, 1824, in Lincolnshire, Eng., and
is connected with the Congregational chr. of Cooksville, Wis.
Children of Gideon Ellis and Elizabeth (Wardall) Newman.
BORN in cooksville, WIS., EXCEPT CHN. I AND II.
1505* i. William Edwin^ b. Mar. 30, 1850, in Cincinnati, O.
1506* ii. Frank Josiah, b. Sept. 8, 1853, in Union, Wis.
1507* iii. Arabella May, b. Sept. 30, 1855.
1508* iv. Lillian Rebecca, b. Aug. 9, 1857.
1509 V. William Freeland, b. Feb. 5, 1859; is unmarried; a farmer and res. in Cooks-
ville.
1510 vi. Gideon Ellis, ik., 1). Mar. 8, 1861; is unmarried, a lawyer, and res. in Kearney,
Neb.
636
MARY ANN NEWMAN', dau. of Jo.siAn, jr. (396), was b. Jan.
31, 1826, in Dixfield, Me., where she m. Dec. 24, 1846, George Ripley,
son of Walter and Patty (Gibbs) Weld. He was b. Feb. 18, 1820, in Liv-
ermore, Me.; removed to Jay, Me.; is now a farmer and mill-man, residing
in Dixfield. He is a justice of the peace, a Universalist, and a republican.
Children of George Ripley and Mary Ann (Newman) Weld.
151 1 i. Frank Marion", b. Apr. 23, 1849, in Livermore, Me.; is unmarried, a milliner, and
res. in New Hampshire.
1512 ii. Edgar, b. Oct. 7, 1850, in Livermore ; is unmarried, a carpenter.
1513 iii. May Emma, b. Oct. 27, 1852, in Jay, Me.; m. Sept. 21, 1873, '» Dixfield, Me., Leyan
Leslie, son of Clarenden Dix and Araresta Ann (Austin) Marhle. He was b.
Feb. 15, 1853, in Dixfield, has resided in Wilton, Me., Cambridgeport, Mass.,
and now res. in Farmington, Me. No chn.
1 514 iv. J(jhn Ranson, b. Feb. 18, 1855, in Jay ; is m., a farmer, and res. in Canton, Me.
1515* V. Fred, b. Apr. 10, 1859, in Dixfield.
1 516 vi. Lincoln Ripley, b. Jan. 22, 1861, in Dixfield, where he still res., a farmer.
637
FRANCIS MARION NEWMAN-, son of Josiah, jr. (396), was b.
Aug. 2, 1834, in Dixfield, Me.; was a farmer in Dixfield, Lewiston, and
Jay, Me., in which latter place he d. Oct. 13, 1876. He m. Sept. 3, 1858,
in Dixfield, Columbia Morrison, dau. of Ephraim and Temperance (Lud-
den) Paine. She was b. Sept. 5, 1840, in Jay, and m. (2) Jan. 26, 1883,
James H. Hurd. They res. at 16 Hancock st., Salem, Mass., and have one
ch., Hattie.
FAMILY IX AMERICA. 1 49
Chii.dkkn (IK Fran'cis Makki.n ami Ciii.PMBiA Morrison (Paink) Nfavman.
1517 i. Carrik Viola^ b. Nov. 2, i860, in Dixfield, Me.; m. Mar. 2, 1S84, in Jay, Me..
William Berry, son of Joseph Berry and Florella (Knigiit) Gould. He
was b. Aug. II, 1859, in Lewiston, Me., has resided in Peru and Rockland, Me.,
and in Boston, Mass. He is a tinsmith now living in Livermore Falls, Me. No
chn.
1518 ii. Cora C, b. Mar. 2, 1S63, in Dixtield ; d. Nov. 2, 1886, in Wilton, Me.; unmarried.
1 519 iii. Arthur E., b. Feb. 13, 1867, in Jay, Me., where he d. Oct. 19, 1875.
631
LEONARD WILLIAM NEWMAN", son of Isaac (300), was b.
Aug. 26, 1827, in Dixfield, Me., where he d. Sept. 4, 1865. He entered
the Civil war as a member of Co. C, 30th regt. Me. vols., and contracted
a disease in the service, of which he d. a few days after reaching home.
He m. Jan. 17, 1855, in Dixfield, Parazina, dau. of Isaac and Sally (Good-
now) VVait. She was b. June 9, 1832, in Dixfield, where she d. Jan. 16,
1866.
Chiliiren of Lkoxarii William and Parazina (W^\IT) Newman.
HORN IN dixfield, ME.
1520 i. Slllivan*', b. Nov. lo, 1S57 ; is unmarried, a hairdresser, and res. in Livermore
Falls, Me.
1521 ii. Clinton, b. July 12, 1858; is unmarried, a newsdealer in Livermore Falls, Me.
1522 iii. Herhert, b. Oct. 25, i860; is unmarried, a pharmacist in Livermore Falls, Mc., a
member of the Baptist chr. and of the Renel Washburn Lodge of F. and A. M.
634
SARAH A. NEWMAN', dau. of Isaac (300), was b. Dec. lo,
1833, in Dixfield, Me., where she d. Mar. 12, 1875; she m. June i, 1856,
Lorenzo L., son of Isaac and Sally (Goodnow) Wait. He was b. Feb. 9,
1830, in Dixfield, where he was a farmer and d. Jan. 2, 1876.
Children of Lorenzo L. and Sarah A. (Newman) Wait,
born in dixfield, me.
1523 i. Harris N.'*, b. July 22, 1857 ; d. Nov. 11, 1874.
1524 ii. Willis W., b. July 19, 1859; is unmarried and res. in Dixtield, Me.
1525 iii. Leroy L., b. Apr. 12, 1S63; is unmarried and res. in Dixfield.
635
ADRIANNE MARBLE NEWMAN', dau. of Isaac (300), was b.
June 29, 1838, in Dixfield, Me., and d. Dec. 29, 1874, in Buckfield, Me.
She m. May 20, i860, in Canton, Me., Granville Augustus, son of Eben-
ezer and Mary (Hinkson) Harlow. He was b. July i, 1835, in Mexico,
Me.; removed to Canton, but now res. in Buckfield, where he is a miller.
150 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Children of Granville Augustus anu Adrl\nne Marble (Newman) Harlow.
1526 i. Everett^ b. May 18, 1861, in Canton, Me.; d. Apr. 23, 1872, in Buckfield, Me.
1527 ii. Cora Lydia, b. Feb. 16, 1863, in Canton, Me.; is unmarried, a tailoress, and res. 72
West Cedar st., Boston, Mass.
1528* iii. James Monroe, b. Dec. 4, 1864, in Canton, Me.
1529 iv. Sarah Josephine, b. Nov. 9, 1866, in Buckfield, Me.; is unmarried, a tailoress, and
res. 155 West Brookline St., Boston.
1530 V. Minnie Emma, b. Sept. 26, 1 868, in Buckfield, where she res.; unmarried.
646
MARY NEWMAN', dau. of John (303), was b. Sept. 14, 1824, in
No. 6 Plantation, near Weld, Me., where she m. May 12, 1845, Benjamin,
son of Joseph and Sally (Pulsifer) Baker. He was b. Apr. 3, 1821, in
Weld ; served three years in the Civil war, and was a prisoner for one year
at Andersonville prison ; is a republican, a member of Grace M. E. Chn,
Haverhill, Mass., and of Major Home Post 47, G. A. R., and is now a
maker of edge-tools in Albany, Me. Mrs. Baker separated from her hus-
band and now res. in Maiden, Mass.
Children of Benjamin and Mary (Newman) Baker.
1531a* i. Nellie M.**, b. Feb. 2, 1846, in Weld, Me.
1 531/' ii. Joseph, b. Jan. 16, 1847, in Weld ; d. Apr., 1849.
1531^ iii. Benjamin Emerson, b. July 10, 1S48, in We\d ; d. Apr. 9, 1883, in Stoughton, Mass.
1531a' iv. Edward Dudley, b. May 21, 1851, in West Boylston, Mass.; killed at the Ashta-
bula railroad disaster.
1531^" V. Charles Alfred, b. Jan. 15, 1857, in West Boylston; res. at Hudson, Mass.
647
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN', son of John (303), was b. Apr. 18,
1826, in No. 6 Plantation, near Weld, Me., where he attended the district
school. He has resided in Temple and Phillips, Me.; removed to Stillwater,
Minn., with his family in the spring of 1872, and to Clifford, Dak., in 1884.
He is now settled in Broadlawn township, Dak., five miles from Clifford.
Mr. Newman is a democrat and a farmer. He m. Oct. 29, 1854, in North
Jay, Me., Mahala Reynolds, dau. of Azel and Sophia (Reynolds) Macom-
BER. She was b. Aug. 21, 1837, in North Jay, where she attended the
district school.
Children of John Henry and Mahala Reynolds (Macomber) Newman.
1532 i. Georce Henry^, b. Oct. 28, 1855, in Phillips, Me., and d. Dec. 18, 1876, in Pine
City, Minn.; killed by a falling tree.
1533 ii. Elphonzo, b. July 26, 1859, in Weld, Me.; is a farmer and blacksmith, and res. with
his parents.
1534* iii. Mary Ella, b May 11, 1865, in Temple, Me.
1535 iv. Bernard [twin], b. May 24, 1870, in Phillips, was in Manitoba a while in 1887,
and now res. in Clifford, Dak.
1536 v. Bernice [twin], b. May 24, 1S70, in Phillips; res. in Clifford.
1537 vi. Bertha, b. Apr. 3, 1873, in Stillwater, Minn.
1538 vii. , b. Sept. 3, 1876, in Stillwater ; d. same day.
1539 viii. Lillian Etta, b. Jan. 15, 1879, '" Stillwater.
FAMILY IN AMERICA.
648
151
ISAAC D. NEWMAN^, son of John (303), was b. Jan. 12, 1828,
in No. 6 Plantation, near Weld, Me.; is a farmer in Phillips, Me., and is a
life-long democrat. He m. Jan. 6, 1857, in Phillips, Abby Celinda, dau.
of Isaac and Betsey (Frizzell) Perkins. She was b. Sept. 5, 1835, in
Weld.
Children of Isaac D. and Abi;y Celinda (Perkins) Newman.
1540 i. Charles Henry^, b. Feb. 20, 1858, in Weld, Me.; is unmarried and in the employ
of the Boston Lumbering Co., Phillips, Me.
1 541 ii. Mary Lizzie, b. Apr. 30, iS6c, in Phillips; is unmarried, a school-teacher in
Phillips.
1542 iii. Nellie Augusta, b. Aug. 10, 1867, in Phillips, where she d. Feb. 20, 1874. She
was a very smart, intelligent child, having a kind and affectionate disposition,
and was a good scholar.
651
SARAH A. NEWMAN", dau. of John (303), was b. Dec. 8, 1833,
in No. 6 Plantation, near Weld, Me., and d. May 14, 1878, in Wilton, Me.
She m. Dec. 8, 1857, in West Boylston, Mass., Benjamin W., son of Charles
and Mary J. (Seiver) Harrington. He was b. Mar. 14, 1837, in Prince-
ton, Mass.; is a farmer; resided for a while in Weld and Wilton, and now
lives in Smithfield, Me.
Children of Benjamin W. and Sarah A. (Newman) Harrington.
I50RN IN WILTON, ME.
1543 i. Benjamin W., jr.^, b. Oct. 28, 1867.
1544 ii. Susie R., b. Aug. 18, 1869; m. Augustus G. Storer (1328).
652
ARATHUSA NEWMAN', dau. of John (303), was b. Dec. 26,
1835, in No. 6 Plantation, near Weld, Me., where she m. (i) Nov. 26, 1856,
Augustus Jason, son of Jason and Margaret (Winter) Hall. He was b.
in Wilton, Me., where he was a farmer; later lived in Carthage, Me., and
d. in Chesterville, Me. She m. (2) Feb. 20, 1876, in Jay, Me., William
W., son of Thomas S. and Susanna (Huff) Rodbird. He was b. Sept.
29, 1822, in Bath, Me., and is a carpenter in Jay (P. O., Wilton).
Children of Augustus Jason and Arathusa (Newman) Hall.
1545* i. Ada Elizabeth^ b. Feb. iS, 1859, in Wilton, Me.
1546 ii. Carrie N., b. Nov. 17, 1865, in Wilton; is unmarried and a school-teacher.
1547 iii. Newman, b. July 26, 1867, in Carthage, Me.; is unmarried and a steam-engineer.
Child ok William W. and Arathusa (Newman) Rodhird.
1548 i. MiRA E., b. Apr. 19, 1878; d. May 30, 1881, in Jay, Me.
152 THE DOWS OR UOWSE
653
NANCY NEWMAN', dau. of John (303), was b. Mar. 15, 1838, in
No. 6 Plantation, near Weld, Me., and m. Dec. 9, 1861, in Wilton, Me.,
Charles, son of Elijah and Mary Ann (Webster) Davis. He was b. Aug.
2, 1833, in Jay, Me., has lived in Phillips, Weld, and Wilton, Me., and is a
farmer in Jay (P. O. Wilton).
Children of Charles and Nancy (Newman) Davis.
1549 i. Carrie M.*, b. July 31, 1863, and d. Jan. 9, 1866, in Phillips, Me.
1550 ii. Dana C, b. Sept. 13, 1872, and d. Aug. 17, 1876, in Jay, Me.
1551 iii. Clara N., b. Nov. 4, 1877, in Jay, Me.
654
COLUMBIA V. NEWMAN', dau. of John (303), was b. June 2,
1840, in Hartford, Me., and m. Sept. 5, 1865, in Jay, Me., Frank, son of
Elijah and Mary Ann (Webster) Davis. He was b. May i, 1843, in Jay,
where he is a farmer. He lived for a while in Phillips, Me.
Children of Frank and Columbia V. (Newman) Davis.
Perlf:y E.*, b. Dec. 23, 1866, in Phillips, Me.; is unmarried.
Mabel, b. Mar. 21, 1868, in Phillips ; d. Apr. 7, 1S84, in Jay.
Minnie E., b. Mar. 15, 1874, in Jay.
Lester F., b. Apr. 25, 1875, '" J^Y-
Conie E., b. Mar. 15, 1SS5, in Jay.
655
1552
1553
11.
1554
111.
i.S.SS
IV.
i55t>
V.
HOLLAND NEWMAN', .son of John (303), was b. Mar. 28, 1842,
in No. 6 Plantation, near Weld, Me., has resided in Iowa and Minnesota, and
is now a farmer in Clifford, Dak. He is a republican, has held the offices
of constable, assessor, school director, and road master. He is a Mason.
He m. (i) Apr. 6, 1867, in Maine, Cellstra Hersey, dau. of Willard and
Bethiah (Rowe) Doble. She was b. in 1845, and m. (i) Levi Masterman
(484). She d. July 5, 1875, in Stillwater, Minn. He m. (2) Feb. 7, 1888,
in Dakota, Anna E. Crawford, who was b. Dec. 25, 1858.
Child of Holland and Cei.istra Hersey (Doble) Newman.
1557 i. Carrii-; Mav**, b. .Sept. 18, 1873, in Calhoun Co., la.
656
ELLIOT C. NEWMAN', son of John (303), was b. Nov. 10, 1844,
in No. 6 Plantation, near Weld, Me.; worked in a spool shop, lived in Weld,
Phillips, and Stoneham, Me., and d. in the last-named place Dec. 13, 1877.
He m. Mar. 16, 1868, in Weld, PLmma M., dau. of James and Sarah H.
(Row) Perkins. She was b. Feb. 16, 1851, in Avon, Me., and d. Apr. 6,
1882, in Weld.
• Child of Elliot C. and Emma M. (Perkins) Newman.
1558 i. Charles^ b. in Weld, Me.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 1 53
683
JOHN EDWARDS, JR.', son of Naxcy Dowse (307), was b. Dec.
31, 181 1 (rec), Dec. i, 18 10 (trad.), in Boston, Mass., and was a trader in
Cambridge, Mass., where he d. Apr. i, 1878. He m. Apr. 10, 1832, in
Cambridge, Ann C. Douglass.
Child ok John and Ann C. (Douglass) Edwards.
1559 '• John, JK.^ b. Sept. 4, 1834 (still-born).
667
CHARLES HENRY EDWARDS', son of Nancy Dowse (307),
was b. Jan. 28, 1826, in Boston, Mass., and was an ornamental wood-worker
in Cambridgeport, Mass., where he d. Apr. 24, 1865. He m. July 9, 1846,
Frances B., dan. of Reuben and Mary Dyer of New Sharon, Me. She
was b. Apr. 3, 1823, and is living with her dau.
Children of Charles Henry and Frances B. (Dyer) Edwards.
1560 i. Ella F.^, b. May 5, 1850; is editress of Laws of Life, the representative of the
Dansville, N. Y., Sanitarium.
1561 ii. Charles Henry, jr., b. July 10, 1S57 ; d. June 7, 1863.
669
HANNAH DOWSE ROBINSON", dau. of Elizabeth Dowse
(308), was b. June 17, 1804, in Boston, Mass., and is living at 54 Fifth St.,
East Cambridge, Mass., a wid. She m. (i) Dec. 8, 1836, in Boston, Charles
William, son of Charles and Sarah (Clark) Wyman. He was b. in Boston
and d. Apr. 29, 1855, in California. She m. (2) Mar. 24, 1859, i^^ Boston,
Atherton Haugh, son of Benjamin and Hannah (Jones) Stevens. He
was b. in Boston, and d. Nov. 14, 1872, in Cambridgeport, Mass. Benja-
min Stevens, of the East Cambridge Registry of Deeds, is her stepson.
Chtldren of Charles Wujja.m and Hannah Dowse (Rohinson) Wyman.
l;ORN IN BOSTON, MASS.
1562* i. Charles William, jr.**, b. Sept. 6, 1837.
1563* ii. Esther Coit, b. Dec. 18, 1840; was drowned Sept. 21, 1865.
1564 iii. Anna Rebecca, b. Oct. 28, 1842; d. ae. 14 mos.
1565 iv. Joseph Robinson, b. Apr. 9, 1845; was killed in the Civil war, in the battle of
Deepwater, in 1864. He belonged to the 24th Mass. regt., and was called a
brave boy. He m. Mar. 16, 1864, Carrie M., dau. of Charles and Hannah
Avery. She was b. a. 1843; ^- •
670
ELIZABETH MORTON ROBINSON', dau. of Elizabeth Dowse
(308), was b. Sept. 17, 1807, in Boston, Mass., where she still lives, re-
siding at 5 Hanson st. She m. Dec. 15, 1836, Thomas, son of Samuel and
Ruth (Whitmarsh) Copeland of Braintree, Mass. He was a house-wright.
Child of Thomas and Elizabeth Morton (Robinson) Copeland.
1566 i. Samuel^ b. Apr. 17, 183S ; d. Mar. 28, 1865.
154 '^"HE DOWS OR DOWSE
674
NANCY EDWARDS DOWSE', dau. of John, jr., 2d (309), was
b. May 3, 1807, and m. Jan. i, 1829, Charles Stephen, son of Daniel
Merrill. He was b. Oct. 10, 1800, in Amherst, N. H., was a farmer,
lived in Thornton, N. H., for ten years after marriage, then sold out and
removed to Woodstock, N. H., and there lived until June i, 1869, when he
removed to Gilford, N. H. He d. Nov. 6, 1881. Mrs. Merrill now res.
with her son Palmer, in Lake Village, N. H.; address, box 70.
Children of Charles Stephen and Nancy Edwards (Dowse) Merrill.
BORN in THORNTON, N. H.
1567* i. Mary M.s, b. Aug. 28, 1830; d. Jan. 5, 1888, in North Haverhill, N. H.
1568* ii. Emily Elizabeth, b. Mar. 8, 1832 ; d. Aug. 12, 1886, in Laconia, N. H.
ii;69* iii. Daniel R., b. Jan. 8, 1S34.
1570 iv. Charles, b. Sept. 30, 1835; ^- J'^'Y '^' '^52, in Woodstock, N. H.
1 57 1* V. Palmer W., b. P^eb. 8, 1838.
BORN IN WOODSTOCK, N. H.
1572 vi. Eliza J., b. Aug. 6, 1839; m. Apr. 27, 1880, Newkll B. Varney, who is a farmer
in Gilford, N. H. No chn.
157^* vii. George F., b. Sept. 21, 1841.
1574 viii. Ellen Nancy Ann, b. Sept. 23, 1844; m. Apr. 19. 18S7, in Meredith, N. H., Eben
True, son of Ithamar E. and Sydna L. (Whidden) Blake. He was b. in Mere-
dith, N. H., where he still res., a farmer.
1575* ix. Lucy R., b. Jan. 24, 1846.
670
JOHN R. DOWSES son of John, jr., 2d (309), was b. Apr. 6, 1810,
was a farmer in Newbury, Vt., and d. Apr. 5, 1886. He m. Mar. 6, 1833,
Esther, dau. of Asa and Hannah (Page) Coburn. She was b. Aug. 4,
1 810, and d. June 30, 1878.
Children of John R. and Esther (Coburn) Dowse.
1576 i. Henry^, b. Dec. 31, 1834; is a farmer in Landaff, N. H. He worked six years as a
silversmith in Dorchester, Mass.; served one year in the 12th Vt. vols., in the
Civil war. He m. Dec. 10, 1S6S, Harriet, dau. of Uzziel Clough of Landaff.
She was b. Apr. 30, 1837, in Bath, N. H.
Harriet, b. Aug. 29, 1836; is unmarried.
Charlotte, b. July 8, 1837 ; d. July 22, 1838.
Almira, b. Dec. 8, 1S38 ; d. Dec. 26, 1862.
Mary, b. Aug. 24, 1S40; d. Nov. 10, 1S62.
John E. [twin], b. Aug. 24, 1842.
Joseph E. [twin], b. Aug. 24, 1842; d. July 6, 1846.
AsA, b. Apr. 2, 1845.
Ellen F., b. Sept. 8, 1846; d. Dec. 2, 1862.
Martha, b. Feb. 20, 1848 ; is unmarried.
Harlan Page, b. Sept. 2, 1850.
Newton, b. Nov. 19, 1853; d. Apr. 23, 1862.
680
1577
11.
i57i>
iii.
1579
iv.
1580
V.
1581*
vi.
1582
vii.
1583*
viii.
1584
ix.
15S5
X.
1586*
xi.
15*^7
xii.
ELIZABETH W. DOWSE", dau. of John, jr., 2d (309), was b. Mar.
5, 1817, and m. Dec. 19, 1837, John, son of Nehemiah Barnett. He was
1588*
iS«9*
11.
1590
111.
1 591*
IV.
1592*
V.
1593
VI.
1594*
VII
159s*
Vll
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 1 55
b. Sept. 7, 1802 ; is a farmer; lived in Bath, N. H.; until about 1848, when
he removed to South Columbia, N. H., where he still res. He is uncle to
John Colby Barnett (691).
Children of John and Elizabeth W. (Dowse) Barnett.
KORN in KATH, N. H.
Hannah C.^ b. Oct. i, 1838.
John, b. Jan. 4, 1841.
Eliza, b. Aug. 17, 1842 ; d. Jan. 5, 1863, in Columbia, N. H.; unmarried.
Albert H., b. June 11, 1844.
BORN in south COLUMBIA, N. H.
Joseph B., b. Mar. 5, 1849.
Mary A., b. Sept. 11, 1851 ; d. June 22, 1852.
vii. Hattie, b. Feb. 10, 1855.
viii. Hiram L., b. Sept. 29, 1857.
1596* ix. Ida O., b. Apr. i, i860.
<j82
MARY K. DOWSE', dau. of John, jr., 2d (:^()1>), was b. Sept. 9,
1 8 19, and m. Oct. 29, 1837, James, son of Amos Bryant. He was b. Oct.
20, 18 1 5, and is a carpenter in Woodstock, N. H.
Children ok James and Mary K. (Dowse) Bryant.
1597 i. Seymour A.^ b. Oct. 15, 1838; d. Feb. 11, 1843.
1598 ii. Cyrus A., b. Dec. 14, 1841 ; d. Feb. 6, 1843.
1599 iii. Stella Calistra, b. Jan. 6, 1844; d. Feb. 13, 1862 ; m. Dec. i, 1861, Tomkin-
son.
1600* iv. Charles H., b. June 17, 1846, in Lowell, Mass.
1 601 V. Nellie P., b. Feb. 3, 1849.
1602* vi. Ida Luella, b. Apr. 12, 1854, in Woodstock, N. H.
1603* V''- Edward F., b. Aug. 17, 1855.
1604 viii. Nettie L., b. May 25, 1861 ; is unmarried and res. in Lowell, Mass.
683
THADDEUS H. B. DOWSE", son of John, jr., 2d (309),was b. May
18, 1822, in Norwich, Vt., and is now a farmer in West Concord. Vt. He
m. May 17, 1846, in Bath, N. H., Lucy Ann, dau. of Davenport and Ruth
(Hibbard) Blis.s. She was b. May 2, 1824, in North Haverhill, N. H.
Children of Thaddeus H. B. and Lucy Ann (Bliss) Dowse.
1605* i. Ruth A.^, b. Sept. 6, 1847, in Newburg, Vt.
1606 ii. Charles W., b. May 7, 1852 ; is unmarried.
1607 iii. Hibbard, b June 14, 1855, in West Concord, Vt., where he is a tinsmith for David
W. Hibbard. He served his apprenticeship with his uncle, A. E. Bliss of Lowell,
Mass. He m. Sept. 20, 1882, Carrie E., dau. of Geo. W. and Mary S. (Sheldon)
Clark of St. Johnsbury, Vt. She was b. Nov. 20, 1855, in North Danville, Vt.
No chn.
1608* iv. Lenna E., b. Apr. 9, 1865, in West Concord, Vt.
684
RUTH MARIA DOWSE', dau. of James (310), was b. Jan. 2,
18 1 3, in Thetford, Vt., and lives a wid. on the old place in Columbia, N.
156 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
H. She m. Mar. 27, 1840, in South Columbia, N. H., Anthony, son of
James and Ruth Hyde. He was b. Jan. 27, 1805, in Thetford, Vt., and
was a farmer in Columbia, N. H., where he d. in 1872.
Children of Anthony and Ruth Maria (Dowse) Hyde.
born in columbia, n. h.
1609 i. Alanson^, b. Mar. 29, 1843; d. Jan. 6, 1863, in a hospital in Maryland, from wounds
received in the Civil war ; unmarried.
1610 ii. Charlotte J., b. May 26, 1845 ; d in 1S75, '^i Stratford. N. H.
1611* iii. Maria C, b. June 17, 1848.
1612 iv. James, b. Sept. 20, 1S50; d. a. 1868.
685
LEWIS L. DOWSE', son of James (310), was b. Aug. 25, 181 5,
in Thetford, Vt.; was a farmer in Peacham, Vt., and d. Apr. 23, 1864, in
the Marine Hospital, New Orleans, La. He m. Jan. 6, 1841, Catherine,
dau. of Arthur Mason. She was b. Nov. 12, 1802, and d. Aug. 4, 1868.
Children of Lewis L. and Catherine (Mason) Dowse,
born in barnet, A'T.
1613 i. Nancy^, b. Oct. 17, 1842.
1614* ii. George M., b. Oct. 15, 1845.
686
WILLIAM C. DOWSE", son of James (310), was b. Dec. i, 1817,
in Thetford, Vt., was a clock tinker, lived in Boston, Mass., where he was
admitted to the First Baptist Chr., Apr. 19, 1838; afterwards removed
to Norfolk, N. Y., and d. Dec. 3, 1882, in Madrid, N. Y. He was a re-
publican. He m. (i) Feb., 1853, Lucy Lampher, from whom he was di-
vorced, June, 1864, for adultery. He m. (2) July, 1864, in Massena, N. Y.,
Janet, dau. of William and Mary (Donley) Brown. She was b. Dec. 20,
1833, in St. Andrews, P. Q., Can., and is now living, a wid., in Madrid.
Children of William C. and Lucy (Lampher) Dowse.
i5ir i Harriet Eliza^, b. June 5, 1854, in Morristown, N. Y.; is unmarried and res. in
Brooklyn, N. Y.
1616 ii. Alvira R., b. Sept. 15, 1855, in Norfolk, N. Y.; d. a. 1887, near Detroit, Mich.
1617 iii. Lily Mira, b. Mar. 8, 1857, in Norfolk, N. Y.; is unmarried.
1618 iv. EuNA DiLLA, b. Apr. 4, 1859, in Norfolk, N. Y.; m. J. W. Osgood and res. in Lem-
ington, Vt.
690
SARAH ANN DOWSE', dau. of James (310), was b. Nov. r, 1827,
in Thetford, Vt., and m. Dec. 24, 1863, in Columbia, N. H. (as his third
wife), Luther, son of Rodolphus Chandler. He was b. Oct. 29, 1779,
in Enfield, Conn., was a farmer in Columbia, N. H., and d. Apr. 9, 1876,
in Lemington, Vt. The wid. still res. in Colebrook, N. H.
Child of Lithfr and .Sarah Ann (Dowse) Chandler.
1619 i. Frank E. E.**, b. Apr. 3, 1865, in Columbia, N. H.; is a farmer in Lemington, Vt.
FAMILY IX AMERICA. 1 57
691 —
LAURA JANE DOWSE', dau. of James (310), was b. Nov. 19,
1829, in Thetford, Vt., and m. Jan. i, 1849, in South Columbia, N. H.,
John Colby, son of Nehemiah and Hannah (Colby) Barnett. He was b.
July 29, 1824, in Middlesex, Vt., removed to Moretown, Vt., and thence to
Stratford, N. H., where he is a farmer. He is a nephew of John Barnett,
who m. f^lizabeth W. Dowse ((>80).
Chii.drkx of John Colhy and L.a.ura (Dowse) Barnktt.
horn in stratford, n. h.
1620 i. Georc;e \V.**, b. Feb. lo, 1850 ; m. and is a hotel-keeper in Columbia, N. H.
1621 ii. Russell C, b. Oct. 19, 1851 ; res. in Stratford, a farmer. He m. Nov. 16, 1881, in
Derby Center, Vt., Cora M., dau. of Darius H. and Hattie Badger. She was
b. Aug. 27, 1S58, in Derby, Vt. No chn.
1622* iii. Frank Benjamin, b. Sept. 21, 1855.
1623 iv. Charles A., b. Nov. 7, 1858; d. May 5, 1874.
692
JAMES HARRISON DOWSE', son of James (310), was b. Jan.
II, 1835, in Columbia, N, H., where he was a farmer. He enlisted in the
i6th regt. N. H. vols., served in the Civil war, and d. while on his way
home, in the hospital at Buffalo, N. Y., Aug. 15, 1863. He m. Nov. 17,
i860, in Lebanon, N. H., Emeline, dau. of Thomas and Lurenda (Corey)
McCoLiSTER. She was b. Feb. 26, 1824, in Thetford, Vt., and now res,
in Lebanon.
Child of James Harrison and Emeline (McCoi.ister) Dowse.
.1624* i. Frank Elbridge^, b. Mar. i, 1862, in Plainfield, N. H.
694
MARY ANN JAQUITH', dau. of Moses, jr. (313), was b. Dec. 15,
1817, in Boston, Mass., where she m. July i, 1837, Oliver, son of Eben-
ezer and Mary (Hill) Nowell. He was b. Oct. 16, 1807, in Sanford, Me.,
was a night watchman in the Boston Custom House, and d. Sept. 4, 1885,
in Somerville, Mass. Mrs. Nowell d. Oct. 23, 1876, in Somerville.
Children of Oliver and Mary Ann (Ja()uith) Nowell.
HORN IN boston, MASS.
1625 i. Francis Oliver^, b. Apr. 4, 1838; m.; res. unknown.
1626 ii. Josephine, b. July 8, 1840; m. Sept. i, 1883, in Somerville, Mass., Jonathan, son
of John Margerson. He was b.in Halifax, N. S.,and d. Mar. 14, 1884, in Som-
erville, where he was a soap manufacturer. No chn.
1627* iii. Georgiana, b. Feb. 28, 1842.
697
EDWIN JAQUITH', son of Moses, jr. (313), was b. Nov. 2, 1824,
in Boston, Mass., where he was for some time an ornamental and sign
158 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
painter. He d. Aug. 10, 1850, in Chicago, 111, He m. Sept. 26, 1847, in
Boston, Mary E., dau. of Benjamin Over and Eveline Tilden (Howland)
Mace. She was b. Oct. 19, 1829, in Boston.
Children of Edwin and Mary E. (Mace) Jaquith.
BORN in boston, MASS.
1628 i. Edwin, jr.^, b. Aug. 19, 1848 ; m., is a broker, and res. 19 West Walnut Park, Boston.
1629 ii. William Henry, b. Jan. 10, d. Aug. 17, 1849.
701
MARIA AMANDA JAQUITH', dau. of Moses, jr. (313), was b.
July lo, 1834, in Boston, Mass., where she m. Mar. 29, 1855, Henry Spald-
ing, son of Charles and Margaret (McLaughlin) Hadley. He was b. May
2, 1833, in Boston, resided successively in Abington, Cambridge, and Haver-
hill, Mass., and in New York city. He was a hairdresser and d. July 4,
1864, in Chelsea, Mass.
Children of Henry Spalding and Maria Amanda (Jaquith) Hadi.ky.
born in boston, mass.
1630 i. (son)8, b. Aug. lo, 1859, d. same day.
1631 ii. Ella Maria, b. Nov. 13, i860 ; is unmarried and is a book-keeper.
703
JULIA RANSTED PALMER', dau. of Sally Jaquith (314),
was b. May i8, 1823, in Orford, N. H., where she m. Mar. 4, 1846, J.
Brownell, son of Adoniram J. and Lydia (Shepard) Mann. He was b.
July 5, 18 17, in Wrentham, Mass., and is a shoe-tool manufacturer in
Brockton, Mass.
Children of J. Brownell and Julia Ransted (Palmer) Mann.
1632 i. William B.^, b. Dec. 3, 1846, in Brockton, Mass.; is m., a machinist, and res. in
Whitman, Mass.
1633 ii. Frank P., b. July 15, 1856, in Stoughton, Mass.; is a machinist, residing in Lynn,
Mass., a republican, and member of the U. O. A. M. He m. Apr. 22, 1S79, in
Abington, Mass., Marie Emilie, dau. of Dennin W. and Rosa (Bennett)
Grady. She was b. Mar. 12, 1858, in Brockton, Mass. No chn.
1634 iii. Julia Alice, b. May 5, 1862, in Stoughton, Mass.; m. June 4, 1885, in Easton,
Mass., Alfred Bryant, son of Edward N. and Hannah Alice (Bryant) Morse.
He was b. Dec. 29, 1861, in Easton, where he still res., a thread manufacturer.
No chn.
704
ANGELINA CUMMINGS', dau. of Betsey Jaquith (316), was
b. May 9, 1822, in Thetford, Vt., where she m. July 11, 1850, Otis, son of
Louis Earle. He was b. July 14, 181 2, in Chester, Vt., and now res. in
Thetford, where he is a farmer.
Children of Otis and Angelina (Cummings) Earle.
1635 '• Clara Ellen^ b. Sept. 4, 1853, in Newburg, Vt.: is unmarried ; res. in Thetford, Vt.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 1 59
BORN IN THETFORD, VT.
1636* ii. Byron Clarence, b. Jan. 14, 1855.
1637 iii. Fred Cummings, b. Nov. 22, 1856; is a conductor on the Boston & Maine R. R.,
Lowell division, and res. in Lexington, Mass. He m. June 13, 188S, in Concord,
Mass., Carrie Buttrick, dau. of George Fletcher and Caroline Rebecca (But-
trick) Hall. She was b. Apr. 7, 1867, in Concord, Mass.
1638 iv. Julia Anna, b. Feb. 7, 1859 ; is unmarried and res. in Thetford.
1639 v. Willis Eben, b. Nov. 21, 1S63; is in the senior class of '89, Dartmouth College,
Hanover, N. H.
705
ELIZABETH CUMMINGS', dau. of Betsey Jaquith (816), was
b. Mar. 20, 1830, in Thetford, Vt., where she d. Oct. 22, 1887. She m.
Jan. 6, 1852, in Thetford, Solon Kendrick, son of Jabez W. and Nancy
(Ranstead) Berry. He was b. Sept. 9, 1827, in Meredith, N. H., and now
res. in Thetford, a farmer. He was educated at Thetford Academy ; was
high sheriff of Orange Co,, Vt., from 1874 to 1876; collector of town and
state taxes for eighteen years, and deputy sheriff for over twenty-five years.
He was orderly sergeant in Co. A, 15th regt. Vt. vols., in the Civil war;
is a republican ; a member of Jackson Lodge, No. 60, F. A. M., and treas-
urer and trustee of Thetford Academy.
Children of Solon Kendrick and Elizabeth (Cummincjs) Berry,
born in thetford, vt.
1640 i. Charles E.*^, b. Oct. 25, 1852 ; is unmarried and a watchmaker at yj Main st.,
Charlestown, Mass.
1641* ii. Jennie A., b. Sept. 13, 1S56.
1642 iii. Nellie M., b. Nov. 17, 1S59; is unmarried; is a book-keeper in Boston, Mass., and
res. in Cambridgeport, Mass.
1643* iv. Harry Burton, b. Mar. 28, 1861.
1644 v. Roger R., b. Apr. 8, 1863; d. June 21, 18S5.
1645 ^''- Alice E., b. Oct. 7, 1865 ; is unmarried and a school-teacher in Chelsea, Mass.
1646 vii. Mabel G., b. Mar. 15, 1869; res. North Thetford.
706
ELLEN MARIA CUMMINGS', dau. of Betsey Jaquith (316),
was b. Aug. 26, 1833, in Thetford, Vt., where she m. June 8, 1858, John
Edgerley, son of Jeremiah and Elizabeth (Sleeper) Johnson. He was b.
Mar. 24, 1834, in Bristol, N. H., has resided in Hodgdon, Me., Vineland
and Glassboro', N. J., and now res. in Everett, Mass. He is a salesman at
381 Albany St., Boston, Mass.
Children of John Edgerley and Ellen Maria (Cummings) Johnson.
1647 i. Mary Elizabeth^, b. Apr. 26, 1861, in Hodgdon, Me.; m. June 18, 1888, in Everett,
Mass., Charles M., son of Albert F. and Hannah E. (Hall) Scoville. He
was b. Sept. 17, 1S66, in New Canaan, Conn., and is a carpenter, now residing
at 723 Main st., Worcester, Mass.
1648 ii. Alice Luella, b. June i, d. July 19, 1869, in Vineland, N. J.
1649 iii. Ellen Louisa, b. Sept. 5, 1870, in Vineland.
1650 iv. Gertrude Florence, b. Jan. 6, 1872, in Glassboro', N. J.
l6o THE DOWS OR DOWSE
707
HARLAN PAGE CUMMINGS-, son of Betsey Jaquith (316),
was b. Jan. 19, 1837, in Thetford, Vt.^ where he has always resided and
is a farmer. He attended Thetford Academy ; was representative to leg-
islature in 1876 ; justice of peace since 1872; assessor from 1871 to 1882 ;
is a republican in politics ; was a corporal in Co. A, 15th regt. Vt. vols., in
the Civil war; is a member of the Congregational chr., the G. A. R., and
Free Masons.
He m. Jan. 23, 1868, in Lyme, N. H., Alpha Maria, dau. of Marshall
Button and Esther (Goddard) Baxter. She was b. Feb. 9, [844, in Nor-
wich, Vt., attended Thetford Academy and Newbury Seminary, and is a
member of the Congregational chr. Mrs. Cummings is a granddaughter
of Rev. Samuel Goddard, who established the first Sunday school in
Vermont.
Children of Harlan Page and Alpha Marl\ (Baxter) Cummings.
BORN in thetford, Vi'., EXCEPT CH. II.
1651 i. Allen Curtis^ b. Nov. 22, 1868 ; is in Dartmouth College.
1652 ii. Elizabeth Ann, b. Nov. 7, 1870, in Lyme, N. H.; attends Thetford Academy.
1653 iii. BiRTON Eben, b. Sept. 22, 1873: attends Thetford Academy.
1654 iv. Marshall Baxter, b. Dec. 2, 1875.
1655 v. Harlan Page, jr., b. Jan. 6, 1878.
1656 vi. Edith Evelyn, b. June 14, 1887.
711
JOHN DOWS^ son of Luke (335), was b. Jan. 24, 1824, in Charl-
ton, N. Y.,-was a merchant in New York city, and d. Apr. 3, 1859, i^i San
Francisco, Cal. He m. Nov. 3, 1852, in New York city, Elizabeth M.,
dau. of Jonathan and Eliza (Morris) Brown of Charlton. She was b. May
12, 1830, in Utica, N. Y., and is now living at 13 West i8th st., New
York city.
Children of John and Elizabeth M. (Brown) Dows.
1657 i. Ann Eliza^ b. Nov. 30, 1853, in New York city, where she d. Feb. 24, 1854.
1658* ii. Edwin Livermore, b. Sept. 24, 1855, in New York city.
1659 iii. Clara L., b. Aug. 27, 1857, in San Francisco, Cal.; is unmarried.
713
' ALPHA DOWS', dau. of Luke (335), was b. Mar. 9, 1826, in
Charlton, N. Y., and m. Jan. 27, 1844, Amasa, jr., son of Amasa Bush-
nell. He was b. Mar. i, 1812, in Fairfield, N. Y., and is a farmer re-
siding in Forestville, Sonoma Co., Cal.
Children of Amasa and Alpha (Dows) Bushnell.
Adrian D.% b. Dec. 2, 1844, in New York city.
Frank Nichols, b. July 7, 1S48.
William B., b. Feb. 7, 1851 ; d. Apr. 28, 18S1.
John Dows, b. May 26, 1853.
Linda F., b. Nov. 7, 1S62 ; is unmarried (i888J.
Sarah A., b. Dec. 10, 1866; is unmarried (1888).
1660*
I66I*
ii.
1662
in.
166-,*
IV.
1664
v.
1665
VI.
FAMILY IX AMERICA. i6t
13
SAMUEL DOWS', son of Luke (335), was b. May 12, 1828, in
Charlton, N. Y., and was a farmer in Sebastopol, Cal., where he d. Mar.
24, 1888. He m. Mar. i, 1861, Louise, dau. of Archibald Winkler. She
was b. May 2, 1843, in Louisville, Ky., and now res. in Sebastopol.
Children of Samuki. and Louise (Winki.kk) Dows.
1666* i. Alice M.*, b. Dec. 17, i86i, in Green Valley, Cal.
1667 ii. JosKPHiNE G., b. Dec. 23, 1863 ; is unmarried.
166S iii. Annik E., 1i. May 21, 1S65: is unmarried.
731
ELIZABETH ANN HUNTINGTON", dau. of Ann Dows (330),
was b. Oct. lo, 1822, in Charlton, N. Y., and now res., a wid., in Trenton,
111., where she is prominent in the Methodist chr. and its social gatherings.
Address, box 136. She m. May 20, 1843, in Cooperstown, N. Y., where
she had been a teacher for a while, Hiram Van Slyk, son of Silas and
Betsey (Curtiss) Sherman of Charlton. He was b. Aug. 16, 1816, in
Charlton, and d. Aug. i, 1884, in Trenton. He was a farmer and mer-
chant, and served as a private under Gen. Stevenson in the Mexican war.
Later in life he traveled over a large part of the United States, Canada,
and Mexico, and made two trips to Europe and Egypt. He was a great
reader, and thoroughly at home in the study of ancient and modern history.
In politics he was a democrat.
Children of Hiram Van Slyk and Elizabeth Ann (Huntin(;t(>n) Sherman.
1669* i. Jane Elizabeth*, b. May 21, 1S44, in Charlton, N. Y.
1670* ii. Sarah Ann, b. Aug. 14, 1848, in San Francisco, Cal., at the barracks, just at the
close of the Mexican war, and d. Apr. 15, 1884, in Trenton, Til.
733
SARAH DOVVSs dau. of John (337), was b. Feb. 19, 1832, in
Albany, N. Y.; received education at Miss Haines' School, New York city,
and m. Oct. 7, 1852, at St. Bartholomew's Chr., in same city. Rev. George
Morgan, son of Horace and Almira (Wilcox) Hills. He was b. Oct. 10,
1825, in Auburn, N. Y., has resided in Lyons, Watertown, and Syracuse,
N. Y., and is an Episcopal clergyman, now settled in Burlington, N. J.
Dr. Hills was prepared for college in select schools and under private
tutors; grad. B. A., with honors, at Trinity College, Hartford, Conn., Aug.
5, 1847; proceeded M. A., 1850; was ordered deacon by the Rt. Rev.
Wm. H. DeLancey, d. d., ll. d., d. c. l. (Oxon.), bishop of Western New
York, in Trinity Chr., Buffalo, N. Y., Sept. 22, 1850; rector of Grace
Chr., Lyons, N. Y., 1850-53 ; ordained priest in Trinity Chr., Geneva, N.
Y., by Bishop DeLancey, Sept. 21, 1851; rector of Trinity Chr., Water-
II
1 62 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
town, N. Y., 1853-57 ; rector of St. Paul's Chr., Syracuse, N. Y., 1857-70;
made the tour of Europe and contributed " Letters from Europe" weekly,
to the columns of Tlic Gospvl Messenger, 1861-62 ; laid the corner-stone
of Christ Chr., Jordan, N. Y., 1863; preached at the consecration of
St. George's Chr., Utica, N. Y., 1864; inaugurated a mission among the
Onondaga Indians (who gave him the name of Sa-go-ya-ta-gaia-ha-ha —
" The greater worker to save souls"), 1867; laid the corner-stone of St.
James' Chr., Cleveland, N. Y., 1867 ; laid the corner-stone of the " Syra-
cuse Home Association," 1869; rector of St. Mary's Chr., Burlington, N.
J., since 1870; founded the Guild of that parish, an incorporated associa-
tion, 1877; founded the Chr. of St.-Mary-by-the-Sea, Point Pleasant, N. J.,
1880; preached at the consecration of Trinity Chr., Vineland, N. J., 1884;
preached at the opening of St. Paul's Cathedral, Syracuse, N. Y., 1885.
Dr. Hills received honorary degree of D. D. from his alma mater,
Trinity College, Conn., July 13, 1871 ; was made member of the Historical
Society of YQx\Vi^y\v?iX\v3i, iionoris causa, 1876; corresponding member of the
New England Historic-Genealogical Society, 1886; corresponding member
of the Connecticut Historical Society, 1887; corresponding member of the
Cayuga County Historical Society, Auburn, N. Y., 1889.
Dr. Hills has held the following offices, viz: — trustee of the General
Theological Seminary, New York, 1862-84; deputy to the general con-
vention from western New York, 1865; president of the standing com-
mittee of the diocese of Central New York, 1868-70; examining chaplain
of the diocese of New Jersey since 1870; lecturer on homiletics and pas-
toral theology in Burlington College, 1870-75; dean of Burlington, 1874-
88, and archdeacon of Burlington since 1888; secretary of the standing
committee of New Jersey, 1874; dean of Trinity College, Conn., 1876-82;
trustee of Burlington College since 1876; lecturer on history in the same,
1879-80; deputy to the general convention from New Jersey since 1877;
chairman of committee on the state of the chr. since 1883; member of the
" Commission of Fifteen on Christian Unity" since 1886; commissioner
from New Jersey of the "American Chr. Building-fund Commission"
since 1887.
The following works have been written and published by Rev. Dr.
Hills : "The Wise Master-Builder," commemorative of Bishop DeLancey,
1865. "A Step between us and Death," a sermon at the funeral of the
wife of Gen. John A. Green, 1866. "A Mother in Israel," a sermon at
the funeral of Mrs. Mary H. Pennell, 1867. "The Record of the Past an
Incentive for the Future," a sermon at the last convention of the undivided
diocese of Western New York, 1868. "A Mission Service for the Six Na-
tions of Indians," 1868. "An Historical Sketch of St. Paul's Chr., Syra-
cuse, N. Y.," 1870. . " History of the Chr. in Burlington, N. J.," compris-
ing nearly two hundred years ; first edition, 1876; second edition, illustrated,
1885. "The Transfer of the Chr. in America from Colonial Dependence to
^^
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FAMILY IN A:\II'.KICA. 1 63
the Freedom of the Repubh'c," a sermon at the annual convention of
New Jersey, 1876. "John Talbot, the First Bishop in North America," a
monograph read before the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1878. "A
Form for the Admission of Choristers," 1880. "A Form for the Conse-
cration of a Churchyard or Other Cemetery," 1882. "The Missions of
the Chr. of England in New Jersey," 1882. "Office for the Opening of
the Lych-Gate of St. Mary's Churchyard, Burlington," 1883. "Memorial
of the Rev. Nathaniel Pettit, President of the Standing Committee of New
Jersey," 1885. " The Gates of Zion," a sermon at the opening of St. Paul's
Cathedral, Syracuse, N. Y., 1885. "Memorial of the Late Geo. F. Ham-
meU, Almoner of St. Mary's Parish, Burlington, N. J.," July 10, 1887.
Children of Gkokge Morgan and Sarah (Dows) Hills.
167 1 i. Ernest**, b. Nov. 17, 1853, in Watertown, N. Y.; d. June 10, 1S59, in Syracuse, N. Y.
1672 ii. Adriana, b. Nov. 22, d. Dec. 11, 1854, in Watertown, N. Y.
1673* '■'• John Dows, b. July 9, 1857, in Syracuse, N. Y.
1674 iv. Reginald, b. Oct. 21, i860, in Syracuse, N. Y.
1675* V. George Heathcote, b. July 6, 1862, in Syracuse, N. Y.
1676 vi. Constance, b. Oct. 30, 1866, in Syracuse, N. Y., grad. at St. Mary's Hall, Burling-
ton, N. J., June 15, 1886.
129
JANE DOWS', dau. of John (aSlj^^wa* b:j3ec."'|, 1843, in Jersey
City, N. J., and d. Jan. 6, 1890. She m.- June'i''i,^i^7^ fLDWARo Noyes,
son of Amos and Clarissa (Babcock) Westcott.'- He was b. Sept. 27,
1846, is a stock broker, and res. 172 James st., Syracuse, N. Y.
Children of Edward N(jyes-- and Jan£' CD6-ws-)-i'W'fesTeoT'i'.
1677 i. Harold^, b. Mar. 29, 1875. '; i.'-.'-^ ,^.!r'- • ' "
1678 ii. Violet, b. July 31, 1878. \^.-r-^'^
1679 '•'• Philip Noyes, b. Apr. 23, 1884.
731
JOHN DOWS MAIRS', son of Mary Dows (339), was b. July,
1827, in Utica, N. Y., where he was a merchant for a while, then removed
to New York city, and d. Oct. 4, 1881, in Irvington, N. Y., leaving a large
estate. He m. in New York city, Mary, dau. of Jason St. John.
Children of John Dows and Mary (St. John) Mairs.
born in new YORK CITY.
1680* i. Edwin Hays*, b. May 8, 1857.
1681 ii. Mary Dows, b. Sept. 24, 1859; m. Dec. 10, 1885, in New York city, John Betts,
son of James Alexander and Olive Adaline (Betts) Calvert. 'He was b. Aug.
29, 1852, in Preble, N. Y., was educated at Cortland Normal School, the Uni-
versity of Rochester, class of '76, and the Union Theological Seminary, New
York city, class of '79. Rev.- Mr. Calvert is a republican in politics, is a Bap-
tist clergymen in New York city, and res. at 15 East 57th st. He resided for a
while in New Brunswick, N. J. No chn.
1682* iii. Linda Foster, b. Feb. 26, 1865.
1683 iv. George Hope, b. Dec. 16, 1866; is unmarried.
1684 V. Annie Hays, b. Oct., 1868 ; d. Apr., 1S69, in New York citv.
164 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
732
JULIA ANN MAIRS', dau. of Mary Dows (339), m. Dr. War-
ren Freeman. They res. at 121 East 720! St., New York, N. Y.
Child of Warren and Julia Ann (Mairs) Freeman.
1685* i. Mary^.
736
JULIET BUCKINGHAM DOWS', dau. of Ammi (330), was b.
Sept. 23, 1834, in Utica, N. Y., and d. July 12, 1872, in New York city.
She ni. Oct. 21, 1856, in Brooklyn, N. Y., Alexander Ector, son of
William Orr. He was b. Mar. 2, 183 1, in Londonderry, Ire.; is a mer-
chant, also is president of the New York Produce Exchange. Next to
David Dows, he is the oldest surviving partner of the old firm of David
Dows & Co. He res. in Brooklyn. His portrait can be found in Harper s
Magazine for July, 1886, page 207.
Children ok Alexander Ector and Juliet Buckingham (D(nvs) Okr.
born in BROOKLYN, N. Y.
1686 i. Jane Dows**, b. Sept. 3, 1857.
1687 ii. Mary Moore, b. Dec. 30, i860.
1688 iii. Juliet Ector, b. Apr. 7, 1865.
739
JANE WILBOR DOWS', dau. of Ammi (330), was b. Jan. 24,
1840, in New York city, where she d. Oct. 14, 1871. She m. Sept. 27,
i860, in Brooklyn, N. Y., Andrew Heermance, son of Archibald and
Cornelia (Heermance) Smith. He was b. Aug. 27, 1837, in Charlton, N.
Y., resided for a while in Bristol, Penn., was for seven years a medical
officer in the U. S. army and stationed at various military posts. Mr. and
Mrs. Smith resided in New Mexico from 1863 ^^ 1866.
Child oe Andrew Heermance and Jane Wilbor (Dows) Smith.
1689 i. Juliet Cornelia**, b. Sept. 19, 1861, in Bristol, Penn.
740
HENRY AMMI DOWS', son of Ammi (330), was b. Dec. i, 1841,
in New York city ; was graduated at Columbia College, New York city, in
1862; received degre'e of M. A., 1869; ordained to the ministry of the
Protestant Episcopal chr.. May 19, 1869; was founder and the first rector
of St. Barnabas' Chr., Brooklyn, N. Y. He has resided in Brooklyn and
Middletown, N. Y., and now res. at 169 West 94th st.. New York city. He
m. Apr. 23, 1872, in Goshen, N. Y., Emily Annie, dau. of Joshua Ward
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 165
and Emily Charlotte (Gedney) Ostrom. She was b. Dec. 16, 1849, ii""
Goshen.
Children of Henry Ammi and Emii.v Annik (Ostrom) Dows.
1690 i. Rt'TH^ b. Nov. 29, 1875, in Middletown, N. Y.; d. same day.
1691 ii. Linda, b. Mar. 28, 1878, in Middletown.
1692 iii. Emily, b. Dec. 30, 1884, in New York city.
744
AMMI DOWS GILCHRIST', son of Betsey Dows (331), wash.
July 2, 1827, in Cazenovia, N. Y., and was a hotel-keeper in Wyoming,
Penn., where he d. Nov. 24, 1875. He m. Oct. 15, 1857, Helen Mar,
dau. of Dr. Thomas J. and Abigail (Kellogg) Halsey. She was b. Mar.
2, 1835, in Bethany, Penn., and now res. in Wilkes Barre, Penn.
Children of Ammi Dows and Helen Mar (Halsey) Giix-hrlst.
1693 '• Maggie Halsey^, b. Oct. 27, i860, in Kingston, Penn.; is unmarried.
1694 ii. Elizabeth Horton, b. Apr. 17, 1863, in Kingston ; is unmarried.
1695 '''• Mary Rothermel, h. Oct. 8, 187 1, in Hazelton, Penn.; is unmarried.
749
MARY MAIRS DOWS', dau. of James (33^), was b. Mar. 4, 1838,
in Albany, N. Y., and m. Jan. 13, 1858, in Cazenovia, N. Y., Charles, jr.,
son of Charles and Eunice (Masters) Stebbins. He was b. July 3, 1827,
in Cazenovia. His father, the Hon. Charles Stebbins, was state senator
from Cazenovia from 1825 to 1829, and bank commissioner from 1830 to
1840. His grandfather on his mother's side was the Hon. Josiah Masters,
member of congress from Rensselaer Co., and also for many years first
judge of the Court of Common Pleas of that county.
Charles, jr., was grad. from Hobart College, Geneva, N. Y., 1846; was
admitted to the bar in 1849, and entered upon the practice of law at Caz-
enovia in 1 85 1. He won a high rank in his profession as a well-informed,
discreet, and judicious counsellor, and, like his father, occupied a promi-
nent place at the bar of central New York. In 1871 he was appointed a
commissioner to revise the statutes of the state of New York, which
position he held till Jan. i, 1875, when he resigned to accept the responsi-
ble position of private secretary to Hon. Samuel J. Tilden, governor of
the state of New York.
Mr. Stebbins has never sought any of^ce, but has held local offices
crowded upon him by his fellow-townsmen. In character he is very firm,
yet unobtrusive, has the faculty of reading men at a glance, and is rarely
mistaken in his conclusions. He is kind and genial in manner, is of
medium height, of a nervous, sanguine temperament, and has a tough
physical organization. His portrait is to be found in Frank Leslie s Illus-
trated Newspaper oi July 24, 1875.
1 66 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Children of Charles and Mary Mairs (Dovvs) Stebbins.
BORN IN CAZENOVLV, N. Y.
1696 i. JoHN*^, d. May 27, 1865, x. 7, at Warm Springs, Cal.
1697 ii. Henry Dows, b. Sept. 10, i860; is a clergyman in Cazenovia ; unmarried.
1698 iii. Georce Ledyard, b. May 15, 1862; is a produce commission merchant in New
York city ; unmarried.
1699 iv. Margaret Dows, b. Mar. 6, 1864.
1700 V. Charles Masters, b. Feb. 16, 1868 ; is a clerk in New York city.
1701 vi. Linda, b. Oct. 18, 1869.
1702 vii. Benjamin Brewster, b. Jan., 1873.
1703 viii. Mary, b. June 26, 1876.
751
ELMINA HEARSEY DOWS', dau. of James (332), was b. Dec. 4,
1841, in Jersey City, N. J., and m. June 9, 1863, in the Chr. of the Advent,
San Francisco, Cal., Benjamin, son of Patrick and Katherine Brewster
of Norwich, Conn. He was b. June 30, 1828, in Norwich, and is a retired
merchant, residing at 695 Fifth ave.. New York city.
Children oe Benjamin and Elmina Hearsey (Dows) Brewster.
James Dows**, d. Aug. 29, 1864, in San Francisco, Cal.
Catherine Elmina, d. June 6, 1865, in San Francisco.
William, d. Oct. 29, 1867, in Cazenovia, N. Y.
George Stephenson, b. Sept. 15, 1868, in New York city.
Mary Dows, b. Jan. 2, 1871, in San Francisco.
Frederic Foster, b. Aug. 13, 1872, in Irvington, N. Y.
Robert Stanton, b. Sept. 27, 1875, '" Cazenovia.
753
1704
1705
n.
1706
111.
1707
IV.
1708
V.
1709
VI.
I7I0
Vll
HENRY JAMES DOWS", son of James (333), was b. May 21,
1843, in Jersey City, N. J., and removed to San Francisco, Cal, where he
is a farmer. House r. 1514 Folsom st. He m. Oct. 11, 1874, in Calvary
Chr., San Francisco, Charlotte, dau. of David Wilson of San Francisco.
She was b. in 1842, in l^rooklyn, N. Y.
Children of Henry James and Charlotte (Wilson) Dows.
born in san francisco, cal.
1711 i. Anlvnda May**, b. Aug. 9, 1875.
1712 ii. James Henry, b. Oct. 17, 1877.
1713 iii. David Wilson, b. Feb. i, 1879.
"v. George Brewster, b. May 20, 1880; d. in 1885.
171
754
RICHARD SHARPE KISSAM", son of Sophia Dows (334), was
b. Feb. 13, 1836, in New York city, and d. Mar. 5, 1881, in Utica, N. Y.
He received an academical education ; was an attendant of the Protestant
Episcopal chr. He was a forwarding and commission merchant in New
York city, and later in Albany, N. Y.; was a quiet and steady business
FAMII^V I\ AMKKICA. 16/
man, never was an aspirant for office, being domestic in his habits and
strictly commercial in his pursuits, and was considered to be an account-
ant of the first class. He ni. Dec. 13, 1865, in Utica, Josephine Cornelia,
dau. of Richard T. and Catherine (Jones) Jones. She was b. Apr. 3, 1846,
in Utica, and is now living in New York city.
Children of Richard Sharte and Josephine Cornklia (Jones) Kissam.
KORN in rncA, N. Y.
1715 i. Richard Sharpe, jr.% b. July i, 186S; is an insurance broker.
1716 ii. Adrian [twin], b. Oct. 27, d. Dec, 1871, in Utica.
1717 iii. Franklin Thomas [twin], b. Oct. 27, 1S71.
171S iv. Grace Hammond, b. Mar. 3, 1875.
758
FREDERICK G. KISSAM', son of Sophia Dows (334), was b.
Nov. 22, 1846, in Utica, N. Y. His early education was received at an
academy, and he attended the Protestant Episcopal chr. In his early days
he was prominent in Utica in base-ball games and in athletic sports ; also
a prominent officer of the fire department for a number of years ; being an
ardent republican and very active in [politics, he was for four years a city
and ward officer in the same city. He was also in the service of the State
of New York, for two years as an officer in the canal department, and four
years in the insurance department of the State ; also in the service of the
general government, for ten years as an officer in the customs service,
being located in New York city. He has also resided in San Francisco,
Cal., but is now the general western manager of the U. S. Advertising
Company, with headquarters in Chicago, 111., where he res. He m. Aug.
26, 1869, in Utica, Lodema, dau. of John W. and Elmira (Yale) Isham.
She was b. Nov. 13, 185 1, in Utica.
Children of Frederick G. and Lodema (Isham) Kissam.
1719 i. Georgia MAY^ b. Apr. 28, 1874, in Albany, N. Y.
1720 ii. Frederick G., jr., b. May 15, 1S87, in New York city.
763
LINDA DOWS", dau. of David (385), was b. Aug. 25, 1854, and
m. Oct. 9, 1880, George Borwick, son of Joseph and Rebecca Cooksey.
He was b. Dec. 3, 185 1, in Staffordshire, Eng., and is a merchant in New
York city, residing at 8 East 70th st.
Children of George Borwick and Linda (Dows) Cooksey.
Eunice**, b. Aug. 27, iSSi.
Charlton Dows, b. Aug. 31, 1883.
Margaret, b. Apr. 28, 1886.
Dorothy, b. Apr. 15, 1887.
T72I
1722
u.
1723
m.
1724
IV.
1 68 THE DOWS OR DOWSI",
763
DAVID DOWS, JR.", son of David (335), was b. Sept. 5, 1857,
and is a produce merchant in New York city, where he res. at 9 East 69th
St. He m. Apr. 26, 1883, Jane Grant, dan. of John H. Strahan of New
York city.
Children of David and Jank Grant (Strahan) Dows.
1725 T i. David, ir., 2d^ b. Aug. 12, 18S5. -r^ *% X-v^-^^^\ ^ -^ i^t-'"-i^-.:'^ .
1726^ ii. Robert, b. Dec. 28, 1886. C "^ ^' •' '^ • i ■ '• ■• ■-
1726/' iii. Kenneth, b. Sept., 1889.
764
MARGARET WORCESTER DOWS', dau. of David (335), was
b. Mar. 5, i860, and m. Apr. 2, 1884, Carroll, jr., son of Dr. Carroll
Dunham of New York city. He was b. June 25, 1858 ; grad. from the
New York Homeopathic Medical College in 1880; from the Bellevue Med-
ical College in 1887 ; and from the medical department of Harvard Uni-
versity in 1887. He has practice in Irvington, N. Y., where he res.
Child ok Carroll and Mar(;arkt Worclsikr (Dows) Dunham.
1727 i. Ethel**, b. Apr. 27, 18S6.
770
CHARLES DANA DOWSE", .son of Dana (349), was b. Apr. 8,
18 1 3, in Newton, Mass., where he was a surgeon and physician. He re-
. sided for a while in Connecticut,
/^ /^ ^ /xDJ^ //)Y ^'^*^ ^" Shirley and in Clinton,
-WA^OaS^ ^. ^(9^uJ^ty Mass., in all of which places he
^ practised medicine. He grad.
from Wesleyan University, studied medicine, and attended lectures at
Harvard University. He was far in advance of his time in many of his
medical theories, and was a student to the end of his life, — chemistry and
natural history claiming much of his attention. He d. Oct. 23, i860, in
Cohasset, Mass. He m. June 3 (rec. 2), 1841, in Boston, Mass., Mary
Ann, dau. of Henry and Mary (Brackett) Baldwin of Brighton, Mass.
She was b. Nov. 23, 181 8, in Boston, and is still living.
Children of Ciiari.es Dana and Mary Ann (Baldwin) Dowse.
1728 i. Henry Dana**, b. Dec. 4, 1842, in Brighton, Mass.; is unmarried and is a merchant
living in the West.
1729* ii. Charles Francis, b. Aug. 10, 1844, in Shirley, Mass.
1730 iii. William Baldwin, b. May 27, 1853, in Clinton, Mass.; grad. from the Institute of
Technology, Boston ; studied architecture and is unmarried. He is a member
of the New York Insulated Wire Co., office at 452 Broadway, New York city,
and II Central st., Boston, Mass. He res. in Wallingford, Conn.
FAMH.V I\ AMERICA. F69
■ 772
GEORGE SANDERSON DOWSE', son of Dana (:^49), was b.
Mar. 9, 1 8 17, in Brookline, Mass., was a merchant in Boston, Mass., with
the firm of Chenery & Co., and d. Oct. 4, 1885, in Hyde Park, Mass. He
was upright, generous, and gentlemanly in his business transactions and in
his private life. He was well known for his interest in horticultural pur-
suits, and was very fond of animals. He m. May 5, 1842, Martha Ann,
dau. of Cephas and Lucy (Livermore) Brackett of Brighton, Mass. She
was b. Dec. 14, 1821, in Brighton, and d. Dec. 7, 1875, in Hyde Park.
Children of Gkorge Sander-Son and Martha Ann (Brackktt) Uowsk.
BORN in KRICHTON, MASS.
1731 i. Marfha Ann*", b. Mar. 28, 1S43; is unmarried and res. in Dexter, Me., with her
sister.
1732* ii. Mary Lucy, b. Mar. 25, 1S48.
1733 iii. Frank Hall, b. July 22, 1856 ; is unmarried and in the dry-goods business with
E. .S. Jaffrey & Co., importers, 350 Broadway, New York city.
778
CATHERINE BULLARD MANN', dau. of Polly Dowse (:^50),
was b. Aug. 16, 1810, in Sherborn, Mass., where she d. Apr. 2, 1877. She
m. May 20, 1833, in Sherborn, Jonathan, son of Jonathan and Betsey
(Leland) Holbrook. He was b. Feb. 16, 1809, in Sherborn, where he d.
Oct. 8, 1887. He was a lineal descendant of Thomas Holbrook, who settled
in South Sherborn in 1652. At the age of twenty-two he went to Boston,
Mass., where he was engaged in business with more or less success for
thirty years. Upon the death of his father he returned to Sherborn,
bought out the other heirs, and settled upon the old homestead, devoted
his time to farming and running the grist- and saw-mills upon the place.
Soon after his return to Sherborn he began the manufacture of refined
cider, and his business so increased in a few years that he transferred it to
Albany, N. Y. He finally returned to Sherborn and erected a large cider-
mill near the railroad, which by his enterprise had been run through his
land. When his sons became of age they were taken into partnership, and
the company of Holbrook & Sons are said to be the largest manufacturers
of cider in the world. Mr. Holbrook was instrumental in securing the fund
for the " Sawin Academy," of which he was trustee for life. He repre-
sented the town in the general court, and filled many town offices. He
was liberal with his wealth, giving to all worthy applicants and many
charitable objects of the day.
Children of Jonathan and Catherine Bui.i.ard (Mann) Holbkook.
HORN IN boston, MASS., EXCEPT CH. VI L
1734 i. Mary Elisabeth**, b. May 12, 1835; d. Oct. 14, 1836.
1735* "• William Henry, b. July 4, 1838.
I/O THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1736 iii. Geokgiana Elisabeth, b. Feb. 9, 1841 ; is unmarried and res. in Sherborn, Mass.
ijyj* iv. Eben Mann, b. Apr. 29, 1S43.
1738* V. Charles Albert, b. Apr. 29, 1846.
1739 vi- John Franklin, b. Nov. 17, 1848; m. Agnes Almeda Dowse (1874).
1740 vii. Mary Agnes, b. Nov. 8, 1854, in Sherbon ; m. Charles Herbert Dowse (856).
779
EBENEZER MANN', son of Polly Dowse (350), was b. Mar. 28,
1812, in Sherborn, Mass., and d. Jan. 23, iSSl He m. Oct. 12, 1834,
Mary Albee, who was b. Dec. 31, 1809, and d. Aug. 31, 1883.
Children of Ebenezer and Mary (Albee) Mann.
1741 i. Mary Dowse**, b. Dec. 28, 1837 ; m. and res. 64 Myrtle St., Boston, Mass. She has
been divorced from her husband.
1742 ii. George Francis, b. Dec. 23, 1840; d. Dec. i, 1883; was m. No chn.
1743 iii. Charles Hamilton, b. Aug. 11, 1846; d. Dec. 7, 1S76.
780
MARY ANN MANN', dau. of Polly Dowse (350), was b. P'eb. 7,
1 8 14, in Sherborn, Mass., where she still res., a wid. She has resided in
Holliston and Ashland, Mass. She m. (i) Apr. 18, 1837, in Sherborn,
Lewis, son of Jedediah and Bathsheba Bullen. He was b. Apr. 10,
1798, in Medway, Mass., and was a farmer in Sherborn, where he d.
Aug. 27, 1865. She m. (2) Aug. 17, 1870, in Sherborn, Aluen, son of
John and Sarah Blish. He was b. Mar. 11, 1811, in Vassalboro', Me.,
and was a farmer in Sherborn, where he d. Apr. 20, 1876. She m. (3)
Sept. 24, 1878, in Sherborn, Jacob, son of Henry and Hannah (Whitney)
Pratt. He was b. Apr. 25, 1806, in Sherborn, where he was a stone-
mason and d. Jan. 9, 1885.
Children of Lewis and Mary Ann (Mann) Bi llen.
BORN IN holliston, MASS.
1744 i. 'Anna Mari.\^ b. Jan. 25, 1839; d. Aug. 22, 1850, in Holliston.
1745 ii. Mary Farrington, b. Feb. 17, 1852; d. May 15, 1866, in Sherborn, Mass.
783
NANCY CAROLINE MANN", dau. of Polly Dowse (350), was
b. Apr. 21, 1819, in Sherborn, Mass., and is now a wid. living in Charlton,
Mass. She m. (i) May 23, 1839, -^sa Hobbs, who d. in 1850. She m.
(2) Nov. 28, 1855, Stillman Doutv, who was b. Dec. 28, 1806.
Children of Asa and Nancy Caroline (Mann) Hobbs.
1746* i. Samuel D.**, b. Mar. 30, 1840, in Sturbridge, Mass.
1747* ii. F.\nny Maria, b. Jan. 25, 1842, in Sturbridge.
1748* iii. Mary Ann, b. Apr. 17, 1844, in Sturbridge.
1749 iv. Francis H., b. Jan. 19, 1846; d. Mar. 11, 1847.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. I7I
1750 V. Emily Fkancks, b. Jan. 20, 1S4S, in Brookfield, Mass.; m. Nov. 25, 1867, in Brim-
field, Mass., John Marten Newton, who was b. Sept. 8, 1847, in Brookfield,
and res. in Spencer, Mass.
Children of Stillman and Nancy Caroline (Mann) Douty.
horn in charlton, mass.
1751 i. Alice Jane, b. Feb. 17, 1857; d. Nov. 19, 1884, in Spencer, Mass. She was edu-
cated at the district school and Dean Academy, Franklin, Mass., and m. Nov.
16, 1882, in Charlton, Lewis David, son of Joshua and Elizabeth (Adams)
Bemis. No chn. He m. (2) Mary Eliza Douty, sister of Alice Jane.
1752* ii. Mary Eliza, b. Mar. 30, 18159.
1753* iii. Stillman, jr., b. Dec. 29, 1861.
1754 iv. Sara Louisa, b. Jan. 18, 1867 ; •"• 1^^^'- J. 1886, in Charlton, Victor Harrinc-
ton, son of Moses and Ellen (Harrington) Morse. He was b. Jan. 3, 1862, in
Northbridge, Mass., and is a boot-maker in Spencer, Mass. No chn.
784
MARY BULLARD DOWSE', dau. of Samuel {S52}, was b. Apr.
I, 1825, and m. Oct. 7, 1845, in Oxford, Mass., Henry Gilbert, son of
Jonathan and Betsey (Gilbert) Davis. He was b. Oct. 26, 1821, in Ox-
ford, where he worked in the store of his father-in-law, Samuel Dowse, for
some time, then went to Worcester, and finally to Pittsfield, Mass. Here,
with a partner, he started in business in the dry-goods trade, and con-
tinued in it until his death, which occurred July 19, 1863, in Pittsfield. In
his business he prospered, and in church relations he was successively
Sabbath-school superintendent and deacon. After his death Dr. Todd
wrote a sketch of him, which was published as "The Model Deacon."
Mrs. Davis still res. in Pittsfield.
Children of Henry Gilbert and Mary Bullard (Dowse) Davis.
1755 i. Elizabeth Dowsp:^, b. Oct. 11, 1846.
1756* ii. Mary Gilbert, b. Oct. 10, 1S48, in Pittsfield, Mass.
1757 iii. Henry, b. Apr. 19, d May 10, 1851.
1758 iv. Samuel Dowse, b. Jan. 16, 1856; d. Feb. 13, 1857.
185
ELIZABETH DIANA DOWSER dan. of Samuel (353), was b.
Dec. 2, 1828, and m. Nov. 2, 1853, Jabez L., son of Jabez Peck. He was
b. Dec. 7, 1826, and is a woolen manufacturer in Pittsfield, Mass.
Children of Jabez L. and Elizabeth Diana (Dowse) Peck.
1759* i- Thomas Dowse**, b. May 2, 1857, in Pittsfield, Mass.
1760 ii. Edwin Clapi', b. Apr. lo, 1858 ; d. Sept. 2, 1876.
1761 iii. Mary C, b. Nov. 8, 1867.
786
THOMAS DOWSE', son of Samuel (352), was b. May lo, 1833,
in Oxford, Mass., and is a real-estate dealer in Duluth, Minn. He has
172 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
most superbly finished offices on the ground floor of Fargusson Block, at
402 West Superior st. His business, founded in 1870, has now grown to
be very large, and extends to all parts of the United States. Taking
advantage of the low price of real estate during the panic of 1873, Mr.
Dowse has not only become prosperous himself, but has contributed very
largely to the growth of Duluth by his glowing pictures of the advantages
of the place, and has induced many to settle there. Mr. Dowse has not
confined his efforts to Duluth, however, but has greatly assisted in build-
ing up other parts of the North-west by bringing the attention of capital-
ists to the future benefits to be derived from investments in that fertile
section of the country. In 1876 he was secretary of the St. Paul
Chamber of Commerce, and later was connected with the land department
of the St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway.
Mr. Dowse is author of a great many books, pamphlets, and speeches
relating to Duluth and the North-west, which have achieved a very wide
circulation, at least 800,000 copies of them having been printed and dis-
tributed. Of his book on "Manitoba and the Canadian North-west Ter-
ritories," 183,000 copies were distributed, and his work on Montana went
through two editions, embracing 60,000 copies. His address, prepared for
the Water-ways convention at St. Paul in 1885, was published in full in
nine different papers, circulating 100,000 or more copies. He also wrote
an article on the grain trade of Duluth, which was widely circulated. In
1879 Mr. Dowse delivered an address before the Chicago Board of Trade
on "Our North-west," which was widely published; one before the Minne-
apolis Board of Trade on "The Real North-west," of which over 25,000
copies were distributed; and also addresses on the North-west before the
Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce, the Philadelphia Board of Trade, and
other associations. Mr. Dowse's record for the best general and public
benefit of Duluth and its sympathetic section has been most honorable
and exemplary.
He m. Nov. -6, i860, in Fulton, N. Y., Marv A., dau. of Philip and
Ann Fish of Fulton. She was b. July 25, 1836, in Trenton, N. Y.
Children of Thomas and Mary A. (Fish) Dowse.
1762 i. Frederick^, b. Nov. 6, 1861, in West Meriden, Conn.
1763 ii. Robert Peck, b. Sept. 28, 1864, in New York city.
1764 iii. Nathalie Robin, b. Aug. 1, 1870, in Superior, Wis.
793
DANIEL MORSE, JR.', son of Daniel (354), was b. Nov. 17,
1812, in Needham, Mass.; was a shoemaker and d. Feb. 26, 1870, in
Wellesley, Mass. He m. in Needham, Mehitable Jane, dau. of Eben-
ezer and Mehitable (Fisk) Fuller. She was b. July 30, 1812, in Needham,
and died May 15, 1888, in Wellesley.
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FAMILY IN AMERICA. 1/3
Children ov Daniel and Mehitable Jane (Fuller) Morse.
HORN IN NEEDHAM, MASS.
1765 i. Leonard Fisk**, b. Feb. 9, 1840; fitted for college at Wilbraham, Mass.; entered
Amherst College in 1857 ; entered Yale College at beginning of junior year in
1859, and grad. in 1861. He is now a book-keeper in New Haven, Conn., where
he m. June 3, 1S68, Sarah G., dau. of Lewis Henry and Elizabeth (Osgood)
Grandy. She was b. July 15, 1839, in Troy, N. Y. No chn.
1766* ii. Daniel Francis, b. Mar. 28, 1844.
1767 iii. Edward Warren, b. Mar. 26, 1S50; d. Aug. 18, 1859, in Needham.
794
NANCY K. MORSE', dan. of Daniel (354), was b. March 4,
181 5, in Needham, Mass., where she m. in 1834, Nathaniel, jr., son of
Nathaniel and Esther (Cerpender) Clark. He was b. in 1801, in Fox-
boro', Mass., lived for a while in Newton, Mass., but now res. in Natick,
Mass., a retired merchant. He was town treasurer of Natick for eighteen
years, one of the incorporators of the savings bank, and its treasurer for
twelve years ; on the board of investment and trustee of national and
savings banks, and the first postmaster of Natick. Mr. Clark and family
are Congregationalists ; he is a republican and a strong advocate of temper-
ance, and has always been an active business man.
Children of Nathaniel and Nancy K. (Morse) Clark.
1768 i. Louise^, b. July 27, 1836, in Newton, Mass.; is unmarried and res. with her parents.
1769* ii. Edward, b. Aug. 11, 1838, in Natick, Mass.
1770 iii. Mary Frances, b. Dec. 7, 1843, in Natick, where she d. Sept. 20, 1871. She m.
Dec. 7, 1865, '" Natick, Henry Durwreath, son of Daniel and Lavinia (Small)
Tyler. He was b. June 2, 1834, and was a lawyer in Washington, D. C; his
present residence is unknown. No chn.
795
MEHITABLE BACON MORSE', dau. of Daniel (354), was b.
Feb. I, 1817, in Needham, Mass., and now res. in Southboro', Mass.,
where she is a member of the Pilgrim Evangelical Chr. She m. Mar.
30, 1843, in Needham, John, jr., son of John and Lucy (Fay) Chamber-
lain. He was b. Mar. 8, 1 817, in Southboro', where he was a farmer and
d. Feb. 29, 1872. In politics he was a staunch republican. He was a
member of the Pilgrim Evangelical Chr.
Child of John and Mehitable Bacon (Morse) Chamheklain.
1 77 1 i. Laura M.^ [adopted in 1856], b. Jan. 3, 1853, in Boston, Mass.; m. July 24, 1884, in
Southboro', Levi Leonard, son of Levi and Annie Whitney (Meade) Conant.
He was b. Mar. 3, 1857, in Littleton, Mass., was fitted for college at Phillips
Academy, Andover, Mass., and grad. from Dartmouth College, 1879. He is a
republican in politics ; has resided in Mankato, Minn., and Deadwood, Dak.,
and is now professor of mathematics in the Dakota School of Mines, in Rapid
City, Dak., where they res. Mrs. Conant is a woman of superior mental ability,
and after graduating in 1S76 from Mt. Holyoke Seminary, South Hadley, Mass.,
she became a successful high school-teacher, both in her own state and in the
West. At the time of her marriage she was principal of the high school in
Mankato, Minn.
174 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
796
HENRY MORSE", son of Daniel (354), was b. Jan. lo, 1819, in
Needham, Me^^s., and d. May 21, 1879. He m. Nov. 24, 1842, in Need-
ham, Lucy P., dau. of Alvan and Lucy (Perry) Knowlton. She was b.
Apr. II, 1823, in Dover, Mass., and d. Oct. 26, 1879, in Natick, Mass.
Child of Henry and Lucy P. (Knowlton) Morse.
1772* i. Francis William*^, b. June 6, 1844, i» Needham, Mass.
797
M ANSON MORSE', son of Daniel (354), was b. Mar. 20, 1822, in
Needham, Mass. ; is a farmer and has lived successively in Natick, Mass.,
Philadelphia, Penn., Sherborn, Roxbury, and Littleton, Mass., Peterboro',
N. H., and now res. in Groton, Mass. He m. (i) Apr., 1846, in Needham,
Angenoria a. S., dau. of William and Nancy (Cornset) Tenney. She
was b. in Boston, Mass., and d. in 185 1, in Dover, Mass. He m. (2) in May,
1852, in Natick, Martha Ann, dau. of Wilder and Anna E. (Goodnough)
Rice. She was b. Oct. 26, 18 18, in Boston.
Children of Manson and Angenoria A. S. (Tenney) Morse.
1773 i. Frank Lewis*, b. Apr., 184S, in Needham, Mass.; d. Sept., 1848, in Natick, Mass.
1774 ii. Edwin Augustus, b. Aug., 1851, in Natick, where he d. same year.
Child of Manson and Martha Ann (Rice) Morse.
1775* i. Georck Mans(W, b. Jan. 17, 1856, in Natick.
798
REBEKAH MORSE', dau. of Daniel (354), was b. May 26, 1824,
in Needham, Mass., where she m. Aug. 20, 1848, Harrison, son of Ben-
jamin and Betsey (Edwards) Hathaway. He was b. Mar. 2, 1823, in
Ellisburg, N. Y. ; was a shoemaker and d. Feb. 27, 185 i. She res. now in
Wellesley, Mass.
Child of Harrison and Rebekah (Morse) Hathaway.
1776* i. Eugene Harrison*, b. May 23, 1849, in Wellesley, Mass.
799
MARTHA JANE MORSE', dau. of Daniel (354), was b. April 9,
1829, in Needham, Mass., and now res. in Wellesley, formerly a part of
Needham. She m. May 2, 1847, i^ Needham, Charles Baker, son of
Samuel and Asenath (Goodnow) Lovewell of Framingham, Mass. He
was b. Nov. 14, 1826, in Weston, Mass., and is a retired shoe manufac-
turer in Wellesley, where he has resided since 1836.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 1/5
Children of Charles Baker and Martha Jane (Morse) Lovewell.
BORN IN WELLESLEY, MASS.
1777* i. Nora Maria^, b. Sept. 27, 1848.
1778* ii. Henry Webber, b. Oct. 25, 1850.
1779* iii. Mary Jane, b. Sept. 5, 1852.
1780 iv. Augusta Asenath, b. June 6, 1858; d. July 25, 1S81, in Wellesley.
1781* V. Charles Herbert, b. June 23, 1862.
1782 vi. Samuel Harrison, b. Mar. 8, 1865 ; is unmarried, a musician and student, and res.
in Wellesley.
^804
GEORGE MORSE, JR.', son of George (357), was b. Oct. 13,
1 82 1, in Natick, Mass., where he still lives, a farmer. He m. Nov. 27,
1845, in Natick, Hannah, dau. of John and Betsey (Kimball) Stratton.
She was b. Dec. 12, 1824, in Natick, and there d. Mar. 14, 1885.
Children of George .-^nd Hannah (Stratton) Mokse.
born in natick, mass.
1783 i. George Granville^ b. Sept. 21, 1847.
1784* ii. Akbie Georgiana, b. Oct. 5, 1855.
1785 iii. Harriet Ann, b. May 7, 1861.
806
HENRY MORSE RYAN-, son of Hannah Morse (358), was b.
Oct. 23, 1 8 14, in Waltham, Mass., where he resided for many years. He
was a mason and d. July 19, 1853, in Sacramento, Gal. He m. Apr. 25,
1837, in VVatertown, Mass., Mary Walker, dau. of Adams and Mary
(Whitney) Goodnow. She was b. Nov. 9, 18 17, in Watertown, Mass.
Children of Henry M(jrse and Mary Walker (Goodnow) Ryan.
lidRN IN WALTHAM, MASS.
17S6 i. John Henry*, b. Feb. 16, 1838 ; was a mason in Waltham and now res. in Lynn,
Mass. He m. June 29, 1865, in Waltham, Litcinda Georgiana Hill, who
was b. in Watertown, Mass.
1787* ii. George William, b. Sept. 9, 1840.
1788* iii. Samuel Lyman, b. May 21, 1844.
1789* iv. Albert Morse, b. May 3, 1846.
1790 V. Susan Mary, b. Apr. 6, 1848 ; d. July 6, 1866, in Waltham ; unmarried.
1791 vi. Annah Pease, b. May 2, 1850; m. Nov. 2, 1873, in Waltham, Oscar Lariville,
son of Merrill W. and Mary (Gerrish) Si'ROUT. He was b. July 24, 1850, in
Durham, Me., is a watchmaker and jeweler for Boston Watch Co., resided in
Waltham for a while, but now lives in Dorchester, Mass.; bds. at Hotel Hum-
phreys.
807
JOHN SAMUEL RYAN', son of Hannah Morse (358), was b.
May 8, 1817, in Newton, Mass., was a whip-lash braider, residing succes-
sively in Newton, Waltham, and Boston, Mass., and d. in the last-named
place, May 26, 1859. He m. Aug. 19, 1838, in Waltham, Mary Ann, dau.
1/6 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
of William and Mary Ann (McFarland) Brazer. She was b. Jan. 28,
1 819, in Boston, and d. Nov. 26, 1870, in Charlestovvn, Mass.
Children or Joitn Samuki. and Mary Ann (Brazkr) Ryan.
1792* i. Henry Lyman*, b. Nov. 11, 1839, in Waltham, Mass.; d. Jan. ii, i<S6S, in Charles-
town, Mass.
[793* ii. Lucie Ann, b. June 29, 1842, in Boston, Mass.
1794* iii. Mary' Liiella, b. June 14, 1849, in Boston.
1795 ''^- Emma Viola, b. Sept. 21, 1853, in Boston ; is unmarried and res. Orange St., Chel-
sea, Mass.
808: —
AARON HARTWELL MORSE', son of Aaron (359), was b.
Aug. 14, 1819, in Worcester, Mass.; is a straw-goods manufacturer, and
now res. in Franklin, Mass. He m. Nov. 26, 1843, in Franklin, Deborah
E., dau. of Lysander and Eliza (Lumbert) Hills. She was b. Nov. 8,
1 82 1, in Franklin.
Children ok Aaron Hartwkli. and Deborah E. (Hills) Morse.
HORN IN franklin, MASS.
1796 i. Eveline E.*, b. Apr. 11, d. July iS, 1853.
1797 ''• Jeanette M., b. May 8, 1854; is unmarried.
1798 iii. Hattie E., b. May 27, 1859; d. May 31, 1863, in Franklin.
1799 iv. Adelhert H., b. Mar. 20, 1864; d. Oct. i, 1874, in Franklin.
810
THOMAS DOWSE MORSE', son of Aaron (359), was b. Nov.
7, 1824, in Natick, Mass., and d. Sept. 30, 1887, in Franklin, Mass. He
was a straw-goods repairer, and had lived in Natick and in Framingham,
Mass. He m. Oct. 28, 1847, i^ Saxonville, Mass., Sarah Elizabeth, dau.
of Zadock and Sarah (Stowell) Lewis. She was b. July 29, 1828, in
Lempster, N. H., and is now living in Franklin.
Children of Thomas Dowse and Sarah Elizabeth (Lewis) Morse.
1800 i. Mary Elizabeth^ b. Sept. 4, 1848, in Natick ; d. July 19, 1884, in Franklin, Mass.;
unmarried.
iSoi ii. Ella Jane, b. Jan. 4, 1850, in Framingham, Mass.; d. Oct. 14, 1869, in Franklin;
unmarried.
1802* iii. Leon Cortez, b. Apr. i, 1852, in Framingham.
1803* iv. Edith Almira, b. Apr. 8, 1858, in Franklin.
1804* V. Mabel Ermina, b. June 27, i860, in Franklin.
1805 vi. Anna Louise, b. Mar. 18, 1866, in Franklin ; m. Jan. 17, 1887, in Belleville, N. J.,
Frank Dana, son of Charles Harlow and Cynthia Gale (Newton) Searle. He
was b. May 11, i860, in Templeton, Mass., lived for a while in Baldwinsville,
Mass., now res. in Franklin, a tonsorial artist. No chn.
1806 vii. Eddy Lincoln, b. Mar. 15, 1870, in Franklin.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 1/7
811
[MAJOR] MONROE MORSE', son of Aaron (350), was b. Apr.
20, 1828, in Natick, Mass., is a farmer, resided for a while in Franklin,
Mass., but now lives in Medway, Mass. He was named "Major" Monroe
when born, but on attaining his majority he dropped the name "Major"
and now transacts business as Monroe Morse. He m. May 24, 1855, in
Foxboro', Mass., Emily Frances, dau. of Zadock and Sarah (Stowell)
Lewis. She was b. Mar. 2, 1836, in Goshen, N. H.
Children of [Major] Monroe .\nd Emily Franiks (Lf.wls) Morse.
HORN IN franklin, MASS.
1807 i. Sarah Evelyn**, b. May 4, 1857 ; is a school-teacher ; unmarried.
1808 ii. Emily Frances, b. Feb. 11, 1859; is unmarried.
1809 iii. Ernest Monroe, b. Jan. i, 1861 ; res. in Pahner, Mass. He m. Emma Mei.vina
Morse (1817). She was b. Dec. 2, 1S60, and has three chn.
1810* iv. Bertha Florence, b. Aug. 21, 1870.
181 1 V. Minna Almira, b. Dec. 17, 1872.
1S12 vi. Euokne Charles Leslie, b. Aug. 22, 1874.
813
HANNAH BADGER MORSE', dau. of Aaron (359), was b. Apr.
4, 1832, in Newport, Me., and m. Apr. 29, 1855, in Framingham, Mass.,
George S., son of Walter and Marion (Scott) Hosie. He was b. Mar.
14, 1830, in Paisley, Scotland; has resided in Canada, Lowell and Fra-
mingham, Mass. He was a stage-driver for four years, has been a dealer
in coal, has worked on straw for fifteen years, and is now a shoemaker re-
siding in Franklin, Mass.
Children of George S. and Hannah Badger (Morse) Hosie.
1813* i. Lucilla F.^, b. Mar. 28, 1856, in Framingham, Mass.
1814 ii. Clara A., b. Sept. 12, 1858, in Framingham; attended public schools in Franklin;
grad. from the high school Mar., 1876; learned telegraphy, 1878; was station
agent at Highland Lake, Mass., from 1879 till Nov., 18S0 ; joined the Universal-
ist chr., Franklin, 1880; was agent of W., F. & Co. Express, Gonzales, Tex.,
from 1882 to 1886; and is telegraph operator at present at Paul's Valley, Ind.
Ter. She m. Dec. 12, 1881, in Franklin, John, jr., son of John and Emma
(Johnston) Wood. He was b. Oct. 21, , in New Orleans, La., has resided
in Boston, Mass., Bayou Sara and Lake Charles, La., Hartford, Conn., Gon-
zales and Gainesville, Tex. He has been telegraph operator, train dispatcher,
and station agent ; and is now station agent at Paul's Valley, Ind. Ter. No chn.
1815 iii. Mary L, b. Dec. 25, 1866, in Franklin; is unmarried.
814
CHARLES HENRY MORSEL son of Aaron (359), was b. Nov.
17, 1834, in Newport, Me., and is a physician of extensive practice in Bil-
lingsly, Bledsoe Co., Tenn. (P. O. address, Pikeville, Tenn.) After re-
siding in Franklin, Mass., for some time, he went to Washington, D. C,
12
1/8 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
and studied medicine under Dr. J. Barrows. During the first part of the
Civil war he was in the secret service of the eastern department, but ex-
posure and subsequent poor health caused him to resign. He has been
chief of the fire department in Franklin, school superintendent, justice of
the peace, and has held political ofiices in the republican party. He has
traveled much through the United States.
He m. (i) Apr. 9, 1857, in Washington, D. C, Maria Elisabeth, dau.
of Jeremiah and Maria (Murphy) Wyman. She was b. Apr. 11, 1836, in
Farmington, Me.; d. Apr. 8, 1883. He m. (2) Sept. 5, 1884, in Bledsoe
Co., Tenn., Sarah, dau. of Pleasant and Delia Cooper, and wid. of
CoLVARD. She was b. Apr. 11, 1836, in Bledsoe Co.
Children of Charles Henry and Maria Elisabeth (Wyman) Morse.
1816 i. Maria Hannah^ b. Aug., 1858, in Washington, D. C, where she d. Sept., i860.
1S17 ii. Emma Melvina, b. Dec. 2, i860, in Washington, D. C; m. Ernest Monroe Morse
(1809).
1818 iii. Hartwell Monroe, b. Feb. 8, 1864, in Milford, Conn.; is unmarried and a farmer.
1819 iv. Lizzie Belle, b. Mar. 13, 1S66, in Framingham, Mass.; is unmarried.
1820* V. Helen Louisa, b. Feb. 13, 1868, in Franklin, Mass.
819
LYDIA S. MORSE', dau. of Amory (360), was b. Apr. 23, 1831,
in Natick, Mass., where she still lives, employed as a nurse. She m. May
I, 1850, George, son of Seth and Olive (Haven) Dewing. He was b.
Aug. 24, 1825. Because of his intemperance and abuse Mrs. Dewing left
her husband on the Amory Morse estate, Apr. 14, 1875, and went two
miles to Natick village, where she supported herself and children. Mr.
Dewing went to Los Angeles, Cal., where he obtained a divorce, Feb.,
1 886, and m. again Mar., 1886.
1821
1822
1821;
Children of George and Lydia S. (Morse) Dewing.
born in N.A.TICK, MASS.
Ellen M.*, b. Sept. 30, 1852.
George A., b. Sept. 22, 1855.
Lkoxaki) E., b. Oct. 6, i860; d. Feb. 16, 1S61.
821
LUCY ANN MORSE', dau. of Amory (360), was b. Dec. 16, 1838,
in Natick, Mass., where she m. Jan. i, 1861, Weston, jr., son of Weston
and Margaret (Levenseller) Fisher. He was b. Dec. 22, 1834, and is a
farmer, living in Natick.
Child of Weston and Lucy Ann (Morse) Fisher.
1824 i. Bertha E.*, b. Nov. 6, 1S64; is m.
FAMILY IN AMKKICA. 1 79
833
EUNICE MORSE EULLER', dau. of Eunice Morse (361), was
b. Apr. 29, 1821 ; d. Mar. 11, 1846, in VValtham, Mass. She m. Dec. 15,
1840, in Waltham, William Prentiss, son of Prentiss and Harriet (Liver-
more) Childs. He was b. Nov. 11, 1817, in VValtham, where he was a
farmer and d. Sept. 7, 1877.
Children of William Prentiss and Eunice Morse (Fuller) Childs.
horn in waltham, mass.
1825- i. Harriet Lucy**, b. Oct. 27, 1841 ; m. Edward Pkrrv, son of Perry and Martha
(Carruth) Smith. He was b. Dec. 27, 1841, in Boston, Mass., and is a farmer
in Waltham.
1826* ii. William Garland, b. Feb. 12, 1843.
1827 iii. Ellen Eunice, b. Apr. 7, 1845; f'- .Ta"- '6- I'^^SS; unmarried.
834
JOHN ANDREW MORSE-, son of John (363), was b. Feb. 17,
1825, in Natick, Mass., where he still res., a miller. He m. Nov. 25, 1846,
Deborah Sanger, dau. of Richard and Jemima (Whitney) Bullard.
She was b. May 21, 1827.
Children of John Andrew and Deborah Sanger (Bullard) Morse.
horn in natick, mass.
1828 i. BrighamS, b. Jan. i6, 1850; d. Jan. 11, 1853.
1829* ii. Ella Frances, b. Mar. 21, 1853.
1S30 iii. Preston Clifford, b. Mar. 22, 1858 ; is unmarried.
835
ABIGAH. ELIZABETH MORSE', dau. of John (363), was b.
May 4, 1827, in Natick, Mass., and m. June 21, 1846, John Whitney, son
of Henry Pratt. He was b. Aug. 8, 18 17, and was a shoemaker in Na-
tick, where he d. Mar. 5, 1861. His widow still lives in Natick, on Flor-
ence St.
Children of John Whitney and Akigaii. Elizaketh (Morse) Pratt.
horn in natick, mass.
1831* i. Mary E.^ b. June 3, 1848.
1832 ii. Martha Ann, b. Mar. 9, 1850; m. Eugene PIarrison Hathaway (1776).
1833 iii. Priscilla, b. Apr. 12, 1852 ; is unmarried and res. in Natick.
1834 iv. Emma A., b. Apr. 24, d. Sept. 19, 1855.
1835 V. Henry, b. Nov. 25, 1856 ; d. Feb. 28, 1858.
1836 vi. William, b. June 25, 1858 ; m. Mar. 2, 1879, Georgiana E., dau. of William and
Mary Quested of Lynn. She was b. Nov. 9, 1857. He is a clerk in Natick,
where they res. No chn.
1837 vii. John H., b. May 12, 1861 ; is unmarried and res. in Chillicothe, O. %■
t8o the dows or dowse
826
JAMES WILSON THOMPSON MORSE', son of John (363),
was b. May 12, 1831, in Natick, Mass., where he still res. He is a car-
penter by trade, superintendent of water works, and head of the fire
department. He nj. (i) Mary W., dan. of Moses and Martha (Whitney)
Stratton. She was b. Dec. 17, 1832, in Natick, and d. Nov., 1854, in
Leominster, Mass. He m. (2) Dec. 30, i860, in Natick, Esther M., dau.
of Robert and Nancy Kirkland. She was b. Nov. 21, 1833, in Canada,
and d, Apr. 12, 1875, in Natick. He m. (3) Sept. 16, 1880, in Natick,
Therese Hester, dau. of Levi and Jennie (Sullivan) Gosselin. She
was b. in Montreal, Can., and is living; no chn. All three wives of Mr.
Morse were milliners.
Child of James Wilson Thompson and Mary W. (Stratton) Morse.
1S3S i. James Herbert**, b. Nov. 29, 1854 ; d. Sept. 17, 1855.
Children of J.\mes Wilson Thompson and Esther M. (Kirkland) Morse.
HORN in natick, MASS.
1839 i. Edith Maud, b. May 15, 1862; m. May 25, 1880, Elmer E. Snow.
1840 ii. Mabel Adelaide, b. Mar. n, 1864.
1841 iii. Ekite Daisy, b. May 21, 1867;' m. Jan. 5, iSSS, Harris M. Bricham. .
828
EDMUND DOWSE', son of Benjamin (363), was b. Sept. 17, 181 3,
in Sherborn, Mass., where he attended the public schools. He fitted for
college at the "Old Wrentham Academy," Wrentham, Mass., where
George V. N. Lothrop, our present (1888) minister to Russia, was among
his school-mates. In 1836 he was grad. B. A. from Amherst College, in
the same class with the late Hon. Ensign Kellogg of Pittsfield, Mass. ;
the late Gov. Alexander H. Bullock, who was his college room-mate; Ros-
well D. Hitchcock, d. d., of Union Theological Seminary, New York city ;
the late Dr. Nathan Allen of Lowell, Mass., a writer on medical topics,
whose name is familiar in Europe and America ; and Stuart Robinson, d. d.,
one of the leading divines of the Presbyterian chr. in America. Soon
after graduation Dr. Dowse studied theology with the late Dr. Jacob Ide
of Medway, Mass., and was ordained and settled Oct. 10, 1838, as pastor
of the Pilgrim Chr., with which he united in his youth.
Rev. A. H. Coolidge of Leicester, Mass., contributes the following :
"The circumstances of the settlement and long pastorate of Dr. Dowse
are quite remarkable and perhaps unique, and are alike creditable to pastor
and people. He was a native of Sherborn, and his whole life has been
passed there. He was well known by all the people. His venerable and
saintly grandfather, Dea. Dowse, his father and mother, and other mem-
bers of the family were members of the congregation and church under his
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THE S- W YORI
PUBUC UBRART
IBM rpi' NDATTOHSJ
FAMILY IN AMERICA. l8l
pastoral care. His young wife was also a native and resident of the town.
She was a beautiful singer, a woman of superior character, much beloved
by all, and is still remembered with respect and affection. Her early death
was mourned by all the people, adults and children alike.
"The time of Dr. Dowse's settlement was regarded as a somewhat
delicate and critical period in the history of the church. It was far from
strong in numbers or in means ; the unhappy relations occasioned by the
separation of the church from the Unitarian society had not yet been
healed ; the church was somewhat divided in opinion, though not in feel-
ing, in relation to the controversy between the old- and the new-school
theology ; the temperance agitation was then awakening the interest of
the people, and they were earnestly discussing the momentous question of
American slavery, and not altogether in accord with reference to the most
desirable method of its treatment by the pulpit. At such a time, when
these important and exciting questions, upon which there were wide dif-
ferences of opinion and feeling, were under earnest discussion, when por-
tentous 'events' were casting 'their shadows before,' the selection of a
pastor was a more than usually delicate undertaking. Qualities were
needed which are not often combined. It was important that the candi-
date for the office should be a man of ability and energy, abreast with the
advanced movements of the time, but not radical, positive but judicious,
true to principle but practical, in a word endowed with sound common-
sense and Christian grace. It was a rare expression of confidence in the
youthful candidate, so thoroughly known, so identified with all the inter-
ests of the community, when he was selected pastor of the church.
"It is perhaps enough to say of Dr. Dowse, while living, that the
people have never had occasion to regret their choice. These qualities,
together with his manly. Christian character, his genial, friendly, and sym-
pathetic spirit, have been in a large degree sources, on his part, of the
success and harmony of his ministry of more than half a century."*
With his father and grandfather among his parishioners, he has been
associated with the christenings, marriages, and deaths of several genera-
tions of descendants of Eleazer Dows (152), and after the form of Dr.
Dowse shall have passed from earthly sight, his kind and genial face will
long be remembered by many of the now young readers of this work.
Rev. Edmund Dowse has always taken an active interest in educa-
tional matters. He has served fifty years as member of the school com-
mittee of Sherborn, and it was largely through his influence that the
Dowse High School of the same place was founded from funds contributed
by Thomas Dowse (216). He was a chaplain of the Christian Commission
in the Civil war, in the army of the Cumberland and Tennessee. He was a
* Dr. Chandler Robbins (883), another descendant of Lawrence Dowse, also held a long pastorate, one of forty
years, over the Second Chr. (Unitarian) in Boston.
l82
THE DOVVS OR DOWSE
PILGRIM CHURCH, SHERBORN, MASS.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. " 1 83
member of the Massachusetts Senate in 1869 and 1870. The degree of
D. D. was conferred upon him, June, 1886, by his ahna mater, Amherst
College.
The semi-centennial anniversary of Dr. Dowse's ordination and in-
stallation as pastor of the Pilgrim Chr. in Sherborn was fittingly observed
Oct. 10, 1888. Rev. A. H. Coolidge of Leicester, who participated, con-
tributes the following account: "The day was delightful. The celebration
was opened with a salute of fifty guns by a battery from Natick, manned
by veteran soldiers of the Civil war. A large concourse filled the meeting-
house. It was composed of present and former members of the church
and society, many representatives of the ministry, members of the state
senate, of which Dr. Dowse had been chaplain in nine consecutive sessions,
and other personal friends. The society and friends had made every
provision for the success and enjoyment of the celebration. Gilmore's
Orchestra, and Mrs. Jennie Patrick Walker as vocal soloist, added greatly
to the character and pleasure of the occasion. A bountiful collation was
served in the town hall. The services occupied the morning and after-
noon, and there was also a reception, with addresses, in the evening. An
interesting feature of the anniversary was the presence of the six longest
settled active Congregational pastors of the state. Rev. E. E. Sturgis, d. d.,
of Natick presided. The opening address of welcome, in behalf of the
church and people, was by Rev. A. H. Coolidge, pastor of the First Con-
gregational Chr. in Leicester for thirty-one years, but for nineteen years
before his ordination one of Dr. Dowse's people. Dr. Dowse responded
in an appropriate and appreciative address. The impression made by him
upon those present is truthfully given in a report of the press: 'In
appearance Mr. Dowse gives but little indication of the touch of passing
years. His voice filled without effort the spacious house. His discourse
was given in the impressive, earnest, yet cheerful way with which most of
his hearers had been familiar for many a long year. He was warmly
applauded at its close.'
"Rev. D. S. Talcott, d. d., Dr. Dowse's predecessor, and afterward
professor of sacred literature in Bangor Theological Seminary, was present
and spoke tenderly of the past. Addresses were also made by other cler-
gymen, by representatives of the senate, and by class-mates of Dr. Dowse.
Hon. G. C. Crocker of the state senate, after characterizing Dr. Dowse as
a model chaplain, who prayed not at, but for, his hearers, presented him a
generous sum of money, as an expression of regard from his senatorial
friends. Rev. Edward Strong, d. d., performed a similar graceful act in
behalf of friends in the neighboring towns. In responding. Dr. Dowse,
standing with a purse in each hand, said that both his hands and his heart
were full. Dr. Dowse entered thus upon the second half century of his
ministry with renewed vigor, and with the congratulations and best wishes
of all his friends."
184 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Dr. Dowse m. (i) Oct. 2, 1838, in Sherborn, Elizabeth Reeves,
dan. of Daniel and Elizabeth (Hurd) Leland. She was b. June 18, 18 10,
in Sherborn, where she d. June 16, 1842. He m. (2) Oct. 10, 1843, in Sher-
born, Elizabeth, dau. of Galen and Sarah (Davenport) Bowditch. She
was b. May 4, 181 7, in Needham, Mass., and d. Jan. 12, 1864, in Sherborn.
He m. (3) Sept. 28, 1865, in Boston, Mass., Caroline Delia, dau. of
Jacob and Elizabeth (Davenport) Davis. She was b. June 8, 181 7, in
Gardiner, Mq.
Child of Edmund and Elizabeth Reeves (Leland) Dowse.
1842 i. Elizabeth Reeves Leland*, b. June 12, 1842,111 Sherborn, Mass., and there d.
unmarried, Aug. 23, 1876.
Children of Edmund and Elizabeth (Bowditch) Dowse.
BORN IN sherborn, MASS.
1843 i. Priscilla Bowditch, b. Oct. 5, 1844; d. May 18, 1850.
1844* ii. Deborah Perry, b. Oct. i, 1846.
1845 iii. Sarah Davenport, b. Dec. 31, 1849; d. Sept. 11, 1850.
1846* iv. William Bradford Homer, b. Feb. 29, 1852.
839
WILLIAM CHAMBERLAIN DOWSE', son of Benjamin (363),
was b. Sept. 3, 181 5, in Sherborn, Mass., where he has always resided. In
earlier life he was engaged in the manufacture of whips, but is now a farm-
er. He m. (i) Jan. 20, 1845, in Natick, Mass., Caroline, dau. of Eleazer
and Lucy (Breck) Ware. She was b. Sept. 3, 1820, in Sherborn, where
she d. Dec. 27, 1847. He m. (2) Jan. 16, 1849, in Sherborn, Eliza, dau.
of Aaron and Catherine (Hill) Coolidge. She was b. Nov. 16, 1821, in
Sherborn, and is a woman of superior intellect ; has written much for
periodicals and magazines, and though deaf, she enjoys life and is the
means of doing much good.
Children of William Chamberlain and Caroline (Ware) Dowse.
BORN IN sherborn, MASS.
1847* i. Lewis Ryan*^, b. Oct. 20, 1845.
1848 ii. Caroline Ware, b. Jan. 23, d. May 31, 1847.
Children of William Chamberlain and Eliza (Coolidge) Dowse.
BORN in sherborn, MASS.
1S49 '• Joseph Perry, b. Nov. 12, 1850; is a farmer in Sherborn, where he m. Sept. 17,
1SS8, Mary Stone, dau. of Asa and Hannah (Mann) Read. She was b. July
28, i860, in Sherborn.
1850* ii. Aaron Coolidge, b. Mar. 27, 1856.
1851 iii. Benjamin Sumner, b. June 16, i860 ; is unmarried.
831
DEBORAH PERRY DOWSER dau. of Benjamin (363), was b.
Jan. 28, 1824, in Sherborn, Mass., where she d. Feb. 9, 185 1. She m.
r^-AMir.Y IN AMERICA. 1 85
Nov, 20, 1849, i" Sherborn. John Jones, son of John and Sally Leland.
He was b. Nov. 3, 18 14, in Sherborn, where he was a teacher and d. Feb.
28, 1878.
Child ok John Jonks and Dkkokah Pf.rry (Dowsk) Lki.and.
1852* i. Sarah Priscii.la**, b. Aug. 5, 1850, in Sherborn, Mass.
832
BENJAMIN THOMAS DOWSE", son of Benjamin (303), was b.
Mar. 31, 1830, in Sherborn, Mass., has been a dealer in real estate and
mortgages in Weymouth, Mass., and is now a salesman at 18 Temple
place, Boston, Mass. He m. Oct. 11, 1856, Susan Torrey, dan. of Hon.
John W. Loud of Weymouth. She was b. June 17, 1833.
Children of Benjamin Thomas and Susan Torrey (Loud) Dowse.
born in WEYMOUTH, MASS.
1S53 i. WiLLLVM Edmund^ b. Oct. 13, 1857; is a traveling salesman and m. Feb. ii, 1886,
in Boston, Mass., Mary A. H. Clevette.
1S54* ii. Susan Josephine, b. Dec. 12, 1861.
1855 iii. Mary Elizabeth, b. Oct. 30, 1866.
833
MARY CRAFTS', dau. of Eunice Dowse (364), was b. June 7,
1 81 3, in Cambridgeport, Mass., and is now a wid. residing in Watertown,
Mass. She has given the material for the Crafts branch of the Dowse
family. She m. (i) Mar. 16, 1837, in Watertown, William, son of John
and Eunice (Moore) Brigham. He was b. Aug. 11, 1810, in Rutland,
Mass., where he received education in the public schools and also in
Watertown. He was a dry-goods dealer; a trader in lumber; attended the
Unitarian chr., and in politics was a democrat and later a whig. He d.
Apr. 23, 1843, in Watertown. She m. (2) July 8, 1844, in Watertown,
John, son of John and Eunice (Moore) Brigham. He was b. Mar. 22,
1795, in Rutland, Mass., removed to Brigham's I^anding, Ga., thence to
Watertown, where he d. May 24, 1874. He was a lumber dealer, a Uni-
tarian, and in politics a whig and later a republican.
Child of William and Mary (Crafts) Brigham.
1856 i. Charles^, b. June 21, 1841, in W^atertown, Mass.; was educated at the public schools
of his native town ; grad. from the high school in 1858 ; entered the same year
the service of Calvin Ryder, architect of Boston, with whom he remained until
the breaking out of the Civil war ; served nine months in Co. K, 5th regt., Mass.
vols., which was ordered to New Berne, N. C; after which he resumed the busi-
ness of architecture. He soon after became business partner with John H.
Sturgis, which relation was continued until a short time previous to the death of
Mr. Sturgis. He is now associated with Mr. Spofford, firm Brigham & Spofford,
19 Milk St., Boston, Mass. Mr. Brigham has always resided in Watertown; has
held a position on the school board, and at present is chairman of the board of
selectmen, which ofifice he has held for the last three years.
Chili» of John and Mary (Craf'ts) Brigham.
1857 i. Maria, b. Feb. 25, 1847, in Watertown, where she still res., unmarried.
1 86 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
834
EMILY CRAFTS', dau. of Eunice Dowse (364), was b. Feb. 3,
18 [5, in Cambridgeport, Mass.; is a wid. residing in Watertown, Mass.
She m. May 27, 1838, in Watertown, George Williston, son of William
and Martha (Sanger) Horne. He was b. Dec. 8, 1814, in Watertown,
where he d. Nov. 6, 1869. Mr. and Mrs. Horne were educated almost
wholly in the public schools of Watertown and Cambridge. Mr. Horne
was a carpenter and the son of a carpenter, and each left behind him an
honest record. Mr. Horne filled several town offices, was a liberal in
theology, and a republican in politics.
Children of George Williston and Emily (Crafts) Horne.
HORN in watertown, MASS.
1858 i. Sarah Crafts^, b. Oct. 22, 1838; d. Nov. 30, 1854, in Watertown.
1859 ii. Emma Elisabeth, b. Apr. 5, 1841 ; d. Feb. 3, 186S, in Watertown.
i860* iii. George Williston, jr., b. Feb. 5, 1844; d. Aug. 29, 1877, in Belmont, Mass.
1861 iv. Samuel Cook, b. Nov. 15, 1845; d. Aug. 11, 1868, in Watertown.
1862 V. Adelaide, b. July 31, 1847 ; d. June 28, 1874, in Watertown.
1863 vi. Caroline Gertrude, b. Sept. 29, 1851 ; d. Apr. 2, 1878, in Denver, Col., where
she had gone in search of health.
836
JOSEPH CRAFTS, JR.', son of Eunice Dowse (364), wasb.
Nov. 4, 1818, in Cambridgeport, Mass., and was engaged in the wool busi-
ness and in surveying in Watertown, Mass., where he d. Mar. 9, 1876. He
was town clerk of Watertown, from Mar., 1867, to 1876; representative,
1859-60; senator, 2d Middlesex Dist., 1 863.-64; assessor, 1857-62, 1866-71,
1873-75 ; member of the school committee, 1855-60, 1867-69. He served
in the Civil war, enlisting Sept., 1862 ; was mustered into servnce Sept. 19,
1862, and discharged July 2, 1863, the term of nine months having expired.
He was captain of Co. K, 5th regt. He m. Nov. 4, 1845, in Watertown,
Mary Elizabeth, dau. of Nathaniel and Mary (Robinson) Broad. She
was b. Nov. 2, 1823, in Watertown, and is still living. She is sister to
Emmeline Broad (840).
Children of Joseph and Mary Elizaheth (Broad) Crafts.
BORN in watertown, MASS.
1864 i. Ellen Mary*, b. Aug. 19, 1846; is unmarried and first assistant in high school in
Watertown.
1865 ii. Hattie Broad, b. Nov. 18, 1850; d. Feb. 24, 1885, in Watertown, where she was a
teacher.
837
SARAH ANN CRAFTS', dau. of Eunice Dowse (364), was b.
Dec. 3, 1820, in Cambridgeport, Mass., and d. Nov. 18, 1873, in Belmont,
Mass. She m. Nov. 17, 1839, in Watertown, Mass., Samuel, jr., son of
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 1 87
Samuel and Sabra (Vila) Barnard. He was b. Mar. 7, 18 17, in Water-
town, and is a farmer residing in Belmont. Mr. and Mrs. Barnard attended
the private school of Theodore Parker in Watertown. They were Unita-
rians. He was a whig, but is now a republican.
Children of Samuel and Sarah Ann (Crafts) Barnard.
BORN in watertown, MASS.
1S66 i. Samuel E.^, b. Mar. 10, 1S43; d. Dec. 27, 1847, in Watertown.
I.S67 ii. Mary E., b. July 9, 1845 ; m. her cousin, George Williston Horne, jr. (1860).
1 868 iii. Alice E., b. Oct. 9, 184S ; d. Jan. 15, 1879, in Watertown.
1S69* iv. Harriet C, b. May 16, 1S51 ; d. May 12, 1SS6, in Belmont.
1870 V. Edward H., b. July 10, 1855 ; is unmarried, an artist, living in Paris, France, and
had a portrait in the Salon, in May, 1888.
840
NATHANH^:L henry crafts", son of Eunice Dowse (364),
was b. Mar. 15, 1828, in Watertown, Mass., where he attended the common
schools ; "left off" when sixteen years old, and worked for his bro. Joseph
at wool-pulling, wool-sorting, wool-washing, etc., until 1849, during which
time he qualified himself in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and survey-
ing sufficiently to enter a surveyor's or engineer's office. In June, 1849,
he entered the office of Wm. S. Whitwell, who was the chief engineer of
the eastern division of the Boston water-works, which were nearly com-
pleted at that time. In 1849 he was employed a part of the time on the
Beacon Hill and South Boston reservoirs, and in 1850 on the extension of
the works to East Boston. In 1851 the office of city engineer and general
superintendent of the water-works in Boston was first established, and
E. S. Chesbrough, chief engineer of the western division of the same, was
elected to the office. Mr. Crafts remained with Mr. Chesbrough until the
latter left to assume a similar position in Chicago in 1855, and James
Slade was appointed his successor, which office he held until 1864, when
he was succeeded by Mr. Crafts as city engineer. This office he held until
Dec, 1872.
The most important works accomplished during Mr. Crafts' service
as city engineer were the building of the Chestnut Hill reservoir; the
extension of the works into Roxbury and Dorchester; the establishment
of separate high-service works for the high grounds in Roxbury, Dor-
chester, South Boston, and Beacon Hill; the cutting down of Fort Hill,
and the raising of the Church-st. and Suffolk-st. districts. Since his res-
ignation of the office of city engineer Mr. Crafts has been employed for
advice and consultation by other cities and towns in relation to public
water supplies and sewerage, and also as engineer of construction.
Mr. Crafts was originally a free-soiler and is now a republican. He
is a Free Mason and member of the Boston Society of Civil Engineers.
He res. at 140 Seaver St., Roxbury district of Boston, Mass. He m. Nov.
i88
THE DOWS OK DOWSE
13, 185 1, in Watertown, Emmeline, dau. of Nathaniel and Mary (Robinson)
Broad. She was b. Jan. 4, 1827, in Watertown, and is sister to the wife
of Joseph Crafts, jr. (836).
1871 i.
1872* ii.
Chii.drkn of Nathaniki, Hknry and Emmei.inf, (Broad) Crafts.
BORN IN watertown, MASS.
EvA^, b. Aug. 4, 1852 ; is unmarried.
Annie, b. Jan. 29, i860.
844
JOSEPH DOWSE, JR., 2d", son of Joseph, jr. (366), was b. Apr.
10, 1822, in Sherborn, Mass., where he has always resided. For twenty-
nine years he was town clerk of Sherborn, and was a representative in the
state legislature. He m. Nov. 11, 1845, ^^ Sherborn, Elizabeth W.,
dau. of Braton and Irene Bullard. She was b. Nov. 17, 1821, in Sher-
born.
Children of Joseph and Ei.izaheth W. (Bullard) Dowse.
BORN IN sherborn, MASS.
1873*
1874*
i«S75
Georoe Braton^ b. Apr. 29, 1847.
Acnes Almeda, b. Dec. 20, 1850.
Joseph Warren, b. Mar. 2, 1855; is unmarried, a merchant in Fremont, Neb.
847
CHARLES DORT DOWSE-, .son of Joseph, jr. (366), was b.
Feb. 13, 1833, in Sherborn, Mass., where he resided for many years, a car-
penter by trade, but in 1888 removed to San Jose, Cal., where he now
lives. He m. Feb. 24, 1859, in Sherborn, Emily, dau. of Bowen and
Fanny Adams. She was b. Oct. 26, 1837, in Sherborn.
1876
1877
1878
1879
Children of Charles Dort and Emily (Adams) Dowse.
BORN in sherborn, MASS.
Fanny Cleveland^, b. June 12, i860.
Robert Henry, b. Aug. 24, 1868.
Mabel, b. Apr. 28, 1878.
Martha Chamberlain, b Jan. 19, 1881 ; d. Oct. 4, 1885.
848
EMILY AUGUSTA DOWSE", dau. of Joseph, jr. (366), was b.
May 26, 1836, in Sherborn, Mass., where she m. Feb. 5, i860, Bowen,
son of Bowen and Fanny Adams. He was b. Dec. 4, 1833, in Sherborn,
is a carpenter, and res. at 28 Hollywood st., Worcester, Mass.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 1 89
Children of Bowen and Emily Augusta (Dowse) Adams,
born in sherborn, mass.
1880 i. Arthur Maynard^ b. Feb. 20 (18 rec), d. Sept. 19, 1861.
1881 ii. Martha Dowse, b. Mar. 31, 1863; is unmarried, res. at 102 Pembroke St., Boston,
Mass.
18S2 iii. Alfred Grout, b. Mar. 19, 1871.
851
NATHANIEL HENRY DOWSE-, son of Nathaniel (368), was
b. May ii, 1833, in Sherborn, Mass., where he was a shoe manufacturer
and d. June 25, 1868. He m. Aug. 23, 1854, in Sherborn, Anna Phipps,
dau. of Hamlet and Sarah Ann (Paul) Sanger. She was b. Dec. 14, 1834,
in Sherborn, where she m. (2) Frank Eugene Hooker, and has one .ch.
Children of Nathaniel Henry and Anna Phipps (Sanger) Dowse,
horn in sherborn, mass.
1883 i. Helen Maria*, b. Sept. 8, 1855 ; d. Sept. 20, 1865, of diphtheria, in Louisiana,
whither her father had gone at the close of the war. Her remains were brought
to Sherborn and interred in the cemetery.
1S84 ii. Carrie [Caroline, rec] Gertrude, b. Apr. 24, d. Oct. 3, 1857.
856
CHARLES HERBERT DOWSE", son of Nathaniel (368), was
b. Sept. 12, 1853, in Sherborn, Mass., where he still res., a farmer. His
residence was built by his father and is on the site of his grandfather
Joseph's house. He m. May 16, 1878, in Sherborn, Mary Agnes Hol-
F.ROOK (1740).
Children of Charles Herbert and Mary Agnes (Holkruok) Dowse,
born in sherborn, mass.
1885 i. Edward Clark^, b. Nov. 25, 1878.
1886 ii. Charles Arthur, b. Sept. 28, 1880.
1887 iii. Mary Catherine, b. Dec. 30, 1882.
1888 iv. Henry Nathaniel, b. Feb. 11, 1887.
857
JOHN L. DOWS7, son of Adam (369), was b. Mar. 4, 18 19, in
New York city, and d. Aug. 10, 1888, in Clifton Park, N. Y. He left Troy,
N. Y., when twenty-one years old, went on a school-ship in the navy, then
went on a merchant vessel, and again on a whaling voyage. During one
of these sea voyages he was shipwrecked in mid-ocean and was without
food for nine days. He was in the Mexican war, and served under Gen-
190 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
erals Scott and Taylor. He was pilot from the Gulf to New Orleans from
185 1 to 1862, when he returned to Troy. He then went to Moingonia, la.,
and was in business with his bro. Stephen L. for some time, then re-
turned East to Waterford, N. Y., and has since followed farming in Clifton
Park. He was a member of the Masonic Mt. Moriah Lodge, New Orleans,
and was a democrat. He m. Apr. 14, 1853, in New Orleans, La., Mary
L., dau. of Frederick and Mary Kamlah. She was b. May 15, 1821, in
Botmer, Germany.
Children of John L. and Mary L. (Kamlah) Dows.
1889 i. JoHN^ [adopted], b. Dec. 25, 1852 ; is unmarried and was engaged with his uncle,
Hon. S. L. Dows (865), in the construction of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids &
Northern R. R., and as foreman of his department gave great satisfaction. He
is still engaged in railway construction in the West.
1890* ii. Josephine, b. Apr. 10, 1S59.
1891 'iii. Adam S., b. Mar. 9, 1862 ; is unmarried.
859
ELIZA ANN DOWSE', dau. of Adam (3(>9), was b. July 4, 1821,
in New York city, and d. Nov. 12, 1888, in Troy, N. Y. She m. Oct.
13, 1845, in Watervliet, N. Y., James, son of Edmond and Martha (Gregg)
Evans. He was b. Sept. 2, 18 15, in Schaghticoke, N. Y., and was a shoe-
maker in Troy, where he d. Mar. 19, i860.
Children of Jane and Eliza Ann (Dowse) Evans.
1892 i. Thomas James*, b. Nov. 30, 1847 ; is unmarried and is associated with his bro.
Charles Alonzo, under the firm name of Evans Bros., men's furnishers and shirt
makers, 346 River and 7 Fourth sts., Troy, N. Y.
1893 '•• Josephine, b. Oct. 2, 1852; is unmarried.
1894 iii. CiL'iRLEs Alonzo, b. May 19, 1856, in West Troy, N. Y.; is in business with his
bro. Thomas James.' He ni. June 5, 1888, Martha Coit, dau. of William
Wellington and Sarah Antoinette (Smith) Squire. She was b. July 27, 1859,
in Troy, N. Y.
805
STEPHEN LELAND DOWS', son of Adam (369), was b. Oct. 9,
1832, in New York city. When fourteen years of age he entered a
machine shop in Troy, N. Y., soon leaving to become a settler in Mar-
quette, Mich., and to take charge, in 1849, of the first steam-engine ever
run at the iron mines of Lake Superior. He located in Cedar Rapids, la.,
in 1855, and became engineer and superintendent of the Variety Manu-
facturing Works. In i860 he took a trip to the Rocky Mountains. In
Aug., 1862, he entered the army for the Civil war, as lieutenant of Co. I,
20th Iowa infantry, made an excellent record, but because of exposure and
overwork became disabled and left the service after one year. Returning
to Cedar Rapids, he engaged in manufacturing and railroad contracting.
^tW
FAMILY IN AMERICA. I9I
He is a republican. He was elected to the state senate in 1875 and
made an excellent record, serving four years. He is an elder of the Second
Presbyterian Chr., Cedar Rapids. He has assisted largely in building up
Cedar Rapids; has prospered in every step undertaken, more by his own
ambition and will than any good luck ; is connected with the leading enter-
prises and is on the executive committee of the Soldiers' Home board.
The thriving town of Dows, Wright Co., la., incorporated in 1880, was
named after Mr. Dows, who at that time was connected with the building
of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern R. R.
He m. Oct. 30, 1855, in St. Julien, la., Henrietta Weddell, dau. of
Thomas and Henrietta Weddell (Fenwick) Safley of Linn Co., la. She
was b. Nov^ 12, 1834, in Tweedmouth, a small town near the mouth of the
river Tweed, on the borders of Scotland and England. Her parents came
to America when she was but eighteen months old. Mr. and Mrs. Dows
have traveled extensively in the United States.
Children of Stephen Leland and Henrietta Weddell (Safley) Dows.
BORN IN cedar RAPIDS, lA., EXCEPT CHN. I AND IV.
1895 i. Minnie Mari.\8, b. Nov. 22, 1856, in Mt. Vernon, la.; d. July 14, 187 1, in Cedar
Rapids, la.
1896* ii. Elizabeth Holroyd, b. Nov. 17, 1858.
Elma Ellsworth, b. Oct. 13, 1S61.
William Green, b. Aug. 12, 1S64, at Noble Station, la.; grad. June, 1883, from the
military school at Faribault, Minn.; is associated in business with his father and
has traveled extensively through the United States.
Stephen Leland, jr., b. Feb. i, 1867; is a student at Yale College, class of 1889;
was one of a party of gentlemen who traveled during the summer of 1888 over
British Columbia and the far West.
Susan Henrietta, b. July 28, 187 1 ; is at a school near Philadelphia, Penn.
872
1897*
1898
iii.
iv.
1899
V.
1900
vi.
AMORY MASON VALENTINES son of Eliza Dowse (372),
was b. May 24, 1832, in New York city; resided in Holliston, Mass.,
from 1 86 1 to 1867, and was a leather-cutter in Natick, Mass., where he
d. June 22, 1888, of apoplexy, after an illness of only eight hours. He
was of a quiet disposition, well respected in the community, and an active
member of the Odd Fellows. He m. April 4, 1855, in Natick, Martha
Ann, dau. of William and Sarah (Pierce) Greenwood. She was b. Apr.
4, 1835, in Weston, Mass., and is a member of the Universalist chr. in
Natick.
Children of Amory Mason and Martha Ann (Greenwood) Valentine.
BORN in natick, MASS.
1901 i. Jennie Eliza**, b. Nov. 17, 1857; is unmarried.
1902 ii. Sarah Ellen, b. July i8, 1S59; d. Oct. 17, 1880, in Natick.
;ot "Addiffons
>nd Corrections'
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192 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
/.//. 874
JAMES ^^^SeS VALENTINE', son of Eliza Dowse (373),
was b. Apr. 8, 1837, in Natick, Mass., where he was a shoemaker by trade
and d. Oct. 1 1, 1888. He was a man of more than ordinary ability ; took
an active interest in politics and town affairs ; had been several times a
member of the boards of selectmen, overseers of the poor, and assessors ;
voted on either side in political issues, but in later years with the temper-
ance party. He was quite prominent as a writer for local papers, and to
some extent as a public speaker. He was a member of the orders of
Knights of Pythias, American Mechanics, and Golden Cross. He m.
Sept. 17, 1856, in Natick, Mary Elizabeth, dau. of Fenton W, and Mary
SvMONDS. She was b. July 31, 1830, in Salem, Mass.
Children of James Wilsun and Mary Elizabeth (Symonds) Valentine,
korn in natick, mass.
1903* i. Flora Isabella*, b. June 13, 1857.
1904 ii. Elma Lc^e^SE, b-. Dec. 8, 1858; d. Oct. 28, 1871.
1905 iii. Fenton Dowsfi.'b. Oct. 12, i860; is unmarried and a shoemalver in Natick.
1906 iv. Bertha Annje, b. Dec. 9, 1864; m. Feb. 4, 18S5, in Holliston, Mass., Percy War-
ren, son of Horace and Miramda (Williams) Ambler. He was b. July 8, 1864,
in Natick, where he still res., a shoemaker. She is a member of the Baptist
chr. No chn.
1907 V. Louis Emmons, b. Mar. "17, ti. Apr. 25, 1866.
1908 vi. Charles Amory, b. May 24," 1868 ; d. Oct. 22, 1886, in Natick.
"} 1909 vii. Warren Denton, b. Oct. 26, 1870 ; is unmarried and res. in Natick.
875
RUFUS BABCOCK VALENTINE', son of Eliza Dowse (373),
was b. April 8, 1837, in Natick, Mass., where he still res., by trade a laster.
He m. Nov. 8, 1874, in Natick, Adelaide, dau. of William and Catherine
Mann. She was b. Nov. 8, 1854, in Natick.
Children of Rufus Babcock and Adelaide (Mann) V.\lentine.
BORN IN natick, MASS.
1910 i. Rosalie Adelaide^ b. Sept. 22, 1875.
191 1 ii. Percy Waldo, b. Oct. 22, 1879.
1912 iii. Susie Mabel, b. Feb. 6, 1882.
1913 iv. Emma Louise, b. Feb. 18, 1884.
1914 V. Ina Florence, b. Apr. 18, 1885.
191 5 vi. Viola May, b. Jan. 3, 1887.
THS FEW TOW
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FAMILY IN AMERICA. I93
EIGHTH GENERATION.
878
JOHN SUMNER WILLI AMS«, son of Nancy Dowse (373), was
b. June I, 1806, in Marblehead, Mass., and was a merchant in Boston,
Mass., where he d. May 8, 1880. He m. Apr. 30, 1840, Ellen M., dau.
of Stedman Williams of Roxbury, Mass. She was b. Aug. 27, 18 12.
Children of John Sumner and Ellen M. (WrLLL\Ms) Williams.
1916 i. John-', b. Apr. 7, 1841 ; d. May, 1842.
1917 ii. John Sumnkr, b. Feb. i, cl. June, 1843.
881
MARY SUMNER WILLIAMS^, dau. of Nancy Dowse (373),
was b. May ii, 1811, in Marblehead, Mass., and m. May 13, 1832, Sam-
uel, JR., son of Samuel Langley. He was b. July 26, 1806, and was a
merchant in Boston, Mass., where he prob. d.
Children of Samuel and Mary Sumner (Williams) Langley.
1918 i. Samuel Pierpont^, b. Aug. 22, 1834, in Roxbury, Mass., is unmarried and res. in
Allegheny, Penn. He is a man of very strong mental capacity, of a deep, pene-
trating mind, and has spent many years of usefulness in
that department of astronomy known as " Celestial ^ /Z.-^ J^
Physics." Receiving his early education in the Boston *^ ' Ac<^..^^Jiy
schools, he spent most of his time until thirty years of ^
age in the practice of civil engineering and architecture.
In 1864, in company with his bro. John W. Langley, he visited Europe, and by
keen observation learned much that was afterwards of practical value to him.
In 1865, he entered Harvard College Observatory, as an assistant, but was
soon after appointed assistant professor of mathematics in the U. S. Navy, and
assigned to duty at the Annapolis Naval Academy. In 1S67 he was made di-
rector of the Allegheny Observatory, which overlooks the Ohio river, from one
of the high hills near Pittsburgh, Penn., and this position he still holds.
The time-service now universal in the United States was undoubtedly in-
augurated on its present practical standing by Prof. Langley. It is true that
time had been occasionally communicated to the public by other observatories,
but the extended connection with railroads, cities, and the public generally, now
so common throughout the country, was originated as a system at the Allegheny
Observatory in 1869.
He has been a contributor to the Atlantic Mottt/ily, Century, and other
magazines and papers. He has visited Europe five times. During his last visit,
in 1885, he lectured before the Royal Institution of Great Britain. He has re-
ceived gold and silver medals from the Royal Society of Great Britain, the
American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the " Henry Draper " gold medal
from the National Academy of Sciences, in 1885.
The degree of LL. D. was conferred upon him by the University of Wis-
consin in 1882, by the University of Michigan in 1883, and by Harvard Univer-
sity at its bi-centennial celebration in 1S87. He received the degree of Ph. D.
from the Stevens Institution of Technology in 18S2. In Jan., 18S7, his duties
were increased by accepting the office of assistant secretary of the Smithsonian
Institution in Washington, D. C, and upon the death of Prof, l^aird, in the fall
of 1887, he was appointed secretary, which office he still holds.
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194 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Prof. Langley is a member of the following societies : American Philo-
sophical Society (Apr i6, 1875); the National Academy of Sciences (Apr. 19,
1876); associate fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (Feb.
14, 1883); and in Europe, of the Astronomische Gesselschaft (Sept. 14, 1871);
honorary member of La Societe de Physique et d'Histoire Naturelle de Geneve
(Mar. 20, 1879); corresponding member of the British Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science (Nov. 28, 1882); associate of the Royal Astronomical So-
ciety (Dec. 14, 18S3), and honorary member of the Manchester Literary and
Philosophical Society (Apr. 19, 1887). He was elected a member of the Ameri-
can Association for the Advancement of Science in 1869, was advanced to the
grade of fellow in 1874, and at the Buffalo, N. Y., meeting of this association,
held in 1886, was elected president, presiding at the great meeting held at Co-
lumbia College, New York city, in 1887.
1919* ii. John Williams, b. Oct. 21, 1841, in Boston, Mass.
1920 iii. Annik Williams, b. Mar. 20, 1847 ; m. Oct. 4, 1S86, Signor Alberico, son of
Vincenzo and Costanza Camilli CioccA. He was b. in 1847, 'ind is a merchant
in Rome, Italy, where they res., at 21 Pozzo delle Cornacchie.
883
CHANDLER ROBBINS^, son of Abba Dowse (374), was b. Feb.
14, 1 8 10, in Lynn, Mass., was fitted for college under private tutors,
entered Harvard College in 1825, and grad. with excellent rank in the no-
table class of 1829. His scholarship in all branches was good, but he ex-
celled as a writer and speaker, and his discussions with class-mates were
ably handled. After graduating, he entered Cambridge Theological School,
from which he grad. in 1833.
On the 4th of December of the same year, he was ordained pastor
of the Second Church (Unitarian) in Boston, as successor to Ralph Waldo
Emerson, with a salary of $1,600 the first year, increased to $1,800 the
second year, to $2,000 the fourth year, and to $2,500 in 1854. Three years
later it was raised to $3,000, and in 1865, at the close of the Civil war, it
was made $3,500. This shows to what extent Mr. Robbins' labors were
valued by his people.
He visited Europe twice to recover impaired health ; the first time in
1839, '^''"^' later in 1853, traveling through England, Scotland, Ireland, and
France.
Soon after his second marriage he tendered his resignation as pastor
of the chr. in which he had labored so long. This resignation was accepted
"to take effect on the fourth of December, 1874, the forty-first anniver-
sary of his settlement." He was then the oldest settled clergyman in
Boston proper. He had but one pastorate, though he preached in five
successive church edifices and in four temporary places of worship. After
preaching the sermon at the dedication of the new church on Boylston
street, he did not again appear in the pulpit, except occasionally in Wes-
ton, Mass., the place of his summer home.
In 1870 he received a sharp blow upon .the right eyebrow, from an
open door. The blow affected the optic nerve of one eye and soon the
FAMILY IN AMERICA. I95
Other also, so that in i<S77 he became ahnost blind; and from this time on
his strength began to fail. He d. at his summer home on the iith of
September, 1882, after a short illness.
From a memoir prepared by Charles C. Smith, treasurer of the Mass.
Hist. Society, and delivered at the December (1883) meeting of the society,
the following facts are gleaned :
In 1834 he was Chaplain of the Massachusetts Senate, and in 1845
Chaplain of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
In 1836 he preached the Artillery Election Sermon. From Jan., 1837,
to Apr., 1839, ^^ w^s editor of the Christian Register, and during the same
years he was one of the executive committee of the American Unitarian
Association. He was also author of three of the tracts issued by the
association at a later period, beside contributing to other denominational
publications.
He was an officer of the Mass. Cong. Charitable Society, of the Mass.
Evangelical Missionary Society, and of the Society for the Relief of Aged
and Infirm Ministers; and from 1862 to 1872 he was president of the
Benevolent Fraternity of Churches. In 1855 ^^^ received from Harvard
College the honorary degree of D. D.
Dr. Robbins was chosen a member of the Mass. Hist. Society in
Dec, 1845, ^ member of the American Antiquarian Society in Oct.,
1857, and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
in Nov., 1858. He was a member of the standing committee of the
Mass. Hist. Society from 1854 to 1857, recording secretary from 1857 to
1864, and corresponding secretary from 1864 to 1877. While connected
with the latter society he wrote much matter of historical interest, con-
tributing several memoirs and rendering much valuable aid in connection
with the publication of the Mather Papers, in which he attempted to cor-
rect what he termed erroneous views in regard to the character of In-
crease and Cotton Mather. Though Dr. Robbins' historical work was
chiefly in connection with the Mass. Hist. Society, he wrote and published
the " History of the Second Chr., or Old North, in Boston," to which is
added a "History of the New Brick Chr." He also edited the works of
his predecessor, Henry Ware, jr., d. d.
He was somewhat of a hymn-writer; one of his hymns, beginning,
" Lo ! the day of rest declineth," is found in many collections. The num-
ber of his publications was about forty, exclusive of periodical literature,
and consisted of about twenty sermons, several discourses and addresses,
the tracts, memoirs, and other works previously mentioned.
The character of Dr. Robbins is well shown in his writings. He was
the soul of integrity, and though often showing much sternness and firm-
ness of purpose, he was withal a most kind-hearted and benevolent person.
By nature he was sympathetic, and he had the ease and grace of manner
characteristic of his mother. His loss W9S felt not only by those of his
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own denomination, but by all who had met him in the meetings of the
Mass. Hist. Society or elsewhere.
On the evening of the 31st of December, 1882, a memorial discourse
was preached in the Second Church, by Rev. Andrew C. Peabody, d. d.,
one of his associates, who had known him from early life. Dr. Robbins
m. (1) Dec. 12, 1833, Mary Eliza, dau. of Samuel Frothingham of Boston.
She was b. Dec. 2, 1812, in Boston, and d. June 17, 1870. He m. (2) June
2, 1874, Sarah Ripley, dau. of Augustus Henry F. Fiske of Boston,
and wid. of Willard. She was b. Feb. 12, 1839; res. at 114 Marl-
borough St., Boston, and has a summer residence in Weston.
Children of Chandler and Mary Eliza (Frothingham) Robbins.
born in boston, mass., except last two.
1921* i. Mary Eliza^, b. Nov. 29, ICS34.
1922 ii. Chandler, b. a. 1836; d. y.
1923* iii. Abby, b. July 5, 1838.
1924* iv. Cornelia Frothingham, b. July 29, 1840; d. Feb. 29, 1872.
1925* V. Alice Trevet, b. a. 1842.
1926* vi. Maria Louisa, b. in Newton, Mass.
1927 vii. Harriet; d. y.
Children of Chandler and Sarah Rii'i.ey (Fiske) Robbins.
192S i. William Bradford [twin], b. Apr. 9, 1S77.
1929 ii. Thomas Hinckley [twin], b. Apr. 9, 1877.
1930 iii. Chandler, b. July 12, 1878.
884
SAMUEL DOWSE ROBBINS^, son of Abba Dowse (374), was
b. Mar. 7, 18 12, in Lynn, Mass.; was grad. at Cambridge Divinity School
in 1833, and was ordained [Dastor of the Unitarian Chr. in Lynn, Nov. 13,
of the same year.
He became minister of the Unitarian society in Chelsea, Mass., in
1840, and removed to Concord, Mass., for rest in 1850, to the great regret
of the friends of the Chelsea chr. In 1854 he was ordained minister in
Framingham, Mass., where he held a life settlement ; next settled in Way-
land, Mass., in 1867, and in 1873 he gave up his chr. and lived in Belmont,
Mass., to the time of his death, which occurred Aug. 17, 1884.
Mr. Robbins received the degree of A. M. from Harvard College in
1863. His sermons were remarkable for a clear, strong style, conservative
in theology, like those of his bro.. Rev. Chandler Robbins, dwelling on
the Divinity of Christ.
He has published but little, yet from time to time has sent to the
magazines and papers numerous hymns and poems of great excellence.
Says Dr. Alfred Putnam, in a notice of Mr. Robbins in "Hymns and Songs
of the Liberal Faith," "They are full of a devout and tender sentiment,
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and arc finely expressive of Christian trust and love, and have met a warm
response in the hearts of many readers."
Mr. Robbins m. Dec. 31, 1833, Mary Eliza, dan. of Isaac Rhoades
of Boston, Mass. She was b. Feb. 7, 18 14, in Boston, was a woman of
remarkable power of mind, and d. July 14, 1887.
Children of Samukl Dowse and Mary Eliza (Rhoades) Ron kins.
1931 i. Abba Dowse^ b. in 1834, in Boston, Mass.; res. unmarried in Belmont, Mass.
1932 ii. S. Henry, b. Feb. 22, 1837 ; d. next day.
1933 iii. Samuel Dowse, jr., b. Jan. 20, d. Dec. 8, 1S38.
1934* iv. Jane Prince, b. Dec. 8, 1S39, in Chelsea, Mass.; d. Oct. 2, 1864, in Framinghani,
Mass.
1935* V. Mary Caroline, b. May 9, 1842, in Chelsea.
1936 vi. Cordelia Burditt, b. Aug. 9, 1844 ; res. unmarried in Belmont.
1937 vii. Charles Follen, b. July 2, 1847 '■> '-^- Oct. 15, 1852, in Concord, Mass.
1938 viii. Frank Nowell, b. Dec. 4, 1850, in Concord ; m. Sept. 4, 1873, Emily, dau. of
George S. Adams of Belmont. She was b. Feb. 25, 1S48. Mr. Robbins
is teller of the Metropolitan National Bank, at 4 Post-office Square, Boston.
1939 ix. Chandler, b. Sept. 24, 1856, m Framingham, Mass.; m. Nov. 20, 1883, Maria W.,
dau. of William Mead. She was b. Nov. 9, 1858. Mr. Robbins is receiving
teller of the Howard National Bank, at 19 Congress St., Boston.
886
FRANKLIN RHODES^, son of Ann Dowse Sprague (3T8), was
b. Apr. 26, 183 1, and was a merchant in New York city, where he d. Sept.
13, 1880. He m. July 6, 1858, Agnes M. Auchincloss, who was b. in
1828.
Children of Franklin and Aones M. (Atchincloss) Rhodes.
1940 i. Annie", b. Nov. 7, 1859.
1941 ii. Benjamin Newton, b. Jan. 3, 1863.
888
EDWARD AUGUSTUS SPRAGUE^, son of Edward Dowse,
(379), was b. Mar. 14, 1847, in New York city, and is a broker in Peeks-
kill, N. Y. He m. June 10, 1868, Almira W., dau. of Jacob S. and Sarah
J. (Weeks) Odell. She was b. Mar. 21, 1849, in Peekskill.
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
Children of Edward Augustus and Almira \V. (Odell) Strague.
Sarah Sheldon^ b. June 26, 1869.
Alicp:, b. Sept. 9, 1870.
Edward Dowse, b. Oct. 15, 1871 ; d. July 13. 1872.
V. Julia Augusta, b. May 13, 1873.
I. Arthur William, b. Dec. 19, 1877.
891
ALICE SPR AGUES, dau. of Edward Dowse (379), was b. Oct. 29,
1852, and m. Oct. 29, 1873, Frederick Pentz, son of David D. Voorhees.
198 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
He was b. Dec. 26, 1843, and is in the cattle business at Cheyenne,
Wyoming.
Children of Frederick Pentz and Alice (Sprague) Voorhees.
1947 i. Frederick Pentz, jr.^, b. Sept. 27, 1874.
1948 ii. Anna Sprague, b. Oct. 17, 1876.
893
IRVIN AUCHINCLOSS SPRAGUE^, son of Edward Dowse
(379), was b. Jan. 13, 1855 ; is a merchant, and res. 'j'j Willow st., Brook-
lyn, N. Y. He ra. Oct. 12, 1886, Julia J., daii. of C. Otto C. Muller.
She was b. Aug. 14, 1859.
Child of Irvin Auchincloss and Julia J. (Muller) Sprague.
1949 i. Carl Otto Muller^, b. Dec. 19, 1SS7.
894
SARAH HODGMAN8, dau. of William Frost (380), was b. Dec.
25, 1835, in Carlisle, Mass., where she d. July 4, 1878. She m. July 9,
1854, in Bedford, Mass., Edward Spaulding, son of Benjamin Prescott
and Phebe (Spaulding) Hutchins. He was b. Jan. 12, 1 831, in Carlisle,
where he still res., a farmer. He enlisted in the Civil war, Oct. 5, 1862,
at Concord, Mass., in Co. G, 47th regt., M. V. M., for nine months; sworn
in service Oct. 15th; the regiment was sent to various places until Nov.
30th, when ordered to Long Island; Dec. 21st, ordered to New Orleans,
where the regiment served in various capacities until Sept., 1863. Mr.
Hutchins was one of nine detailed, Feb. 2, 1863, to guard the U. S. mint
at New Orleans. His company did duty at a court martial held at Park
hotel, same city, where he remained until June ist. He was mustered
out of service Sept. i, 1863.
Children of Edward Spaulding and Sarah (Hodgman) Hutchins.
horn in CARLISLE, MASS.
1950* i. Martha Elizabeth^ b. Sept. 24, 1854.
1951 ii. Hattie Maria, b. Apr. 26, 1859 ; d. Sept. 17, 1S60.
1952 iii. Willie Edward, b. Mar. 24, 1S69; is unmarried.
896
MARY ABBIE HODGMAN^, dau. of George (381), was b. Nov.
ID, 1 83 1, in Carlisle, Mass., and now res., a widow, in Milford, N. H.
She m. (i) Nov. 16, 1852, in Bedford, N. H., James Clifton, son of Daniel
and Mary (McOuestion) Moore. He was b. Apr. 8, 1830, in Bedford,
where he was a brick-maker. He d. Dec. 25, 1864, in Libby Prison. She
m. (2) Feb. 14, 1872, in Bedford, William Underwood, son of Isaac and
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Sallie (Underwood) Gage. He was b. Oct. 10, 1823, in Bedford, where
he was a farmer and d. July 26, 1879.
Children of James Clifton and Mary Abrie (Hodgman) Moore.
'953* i- Mary Emeline^, b. Oct. 9, 1853, in Bedford, Mass.
1954 ii. George Leroy, b. Jan. 15, 1S5S, in Bedford; d. Nov. 17, 1863, in Hyde Park, Pcnn.
1955 iii. Sarah Jane, b. June 30, 1861, in Hyde Park, Penn.; is unmarried, a dressmaker,
and res. in Milford, N. H.
Child of Whjja.m Underwood and Mary Abrie (Hodgman) Gage.
1956 i. Ida A., b. July 30, 1875, •" Bedford, is unmarried and res. in Milford.
899
JOHN TARKER HODGMAN^ son of George (381), was b. Nov.
26, 1840, in Bedford, N. H., where he resided for some time, a farmer,
then removed to Amherst, N. H. He attended two terms of select school
in Bedford ; four terms at the normal institute, Reed's Ferry, N. H. ;
taught school in Amherst in 1861 ; mustered into U. S. service, 4th N.
H. vols., Sept. 18, 1861, as corporal of Co. K; re-enlisted in same Feb.
18, 1864, and was wounded Aug. 16, 1864, at Deep Bottom, Va.; pro-
moted sergeant. Mar., 1865; discharged Aug. 27, 1865, with regiment.
He united with the Presbyterian chr. in Bedford, May, 1866; and is a
republican. In Mar., 1879, he was granted a pension of $2 a month,
which was increased to $iS in 1880, to $24 in 1884, and to $30 in 1887.
Because of his wounds and malarial poisoning, he is unable to perform
much manual labor. He m. (i) Mar. 26, 1868, in Bedford, Esther, dau.
of Moses R. and Clymenia (Bussell) Paige. She was b. May 19, 1843, in
Dunbarton, N. H., and d. Sept. 14, 1879. He m. (2) Nov. 28, 1882, in
Manchester, N. H., Laura Addie, dau. of Josiah W. and Martha A.
(Ma.xfield) French. She was b. Sept. 25, 1842, in Moultonboro', N. H.
Children of John Parker and Esther (Paige) Hodgman.
1957 i. George Henry^, b. June 3, 1869, in Bedford, N. H.
1958 ii. John Quincy, b. May 3, 1871, in Amherst, N. H.
1959 iii. Edwin Grant, b. Sept. 18, 1872, in Bedford.
i960 iv. Jessie May, b. Aug. 13, 1874, in Amherst.
1961 V. Gracie Day, b. May 21, 1876, and d. May 27, 1887, in Amherst.
1962 vi. Effie Ray, b. Oct. 18, 1877, and d. May 9, 1880, in Amherst.
Child of John Parker and Laura Addie (French) Hodgman.
1963 i. Ethel French, b. Feb. 9, 1886, in Amherst, N. H.
904
WILLIAM MILTON PATTEN^, son of Clarissa Hodgman
(382), was b. Oct. 22, 1840, in Bedford, N. H., where he is a farmer,
living on the homestead. He m. Nov. 26, 1863, in Bedford, Ellen Marl\,
200 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
dau. of George D. and Sylvia (Stearns) Whitford. She was b. Apr. 7,
1842, in Nasiiua, N. H. Mr. Patten is a republican and represented his
town in the legislature in 1887.
Children of William Milton and Ellen Maria (Whitford) Patten,
born in bedford, n. h.
1964 i. George Whitford^, b. Mar. 5, 1865 ; d. May 30, 1887, in Bedford ; unmarried.
1965 ii. Carrie Ellen, b. Sept. 13, 1868; d. July 23, 1S83, in Bedford.
1966 iii. Annie Milton, b. Aug. 18, 1873.
1967 iv. Emma Lucy, b. Mar. 29, 1882.
905
ABIGAIL ANN PATTENS dau. of Clarissa Hodgman (382),
was b. Nov. 23, 1846, in Bedford, N. H., where she m. Apr. 16, 1872,
James E., son of James C. and Lucy (Woods) Gault. He was b. May 2,
1849, in Merrimac, N. H., and is a farmer in Bedford.
Children uf James E. and Abigail Ann (Patten) Gault.
born in BEDFORD, N. H.
196S i. Clara Nellie", b. Apr. 2, 1873; d. Jan. 2, 1888, in Bedford.
1969 ii. Louis, b. Jan. 19, 1876.
1970 iii. Abbie, b. Nov. 20, 1878.
908
SARAH ANNIS McLAUGHLIN*, dau. of Abigail Hodgman
(384), was b. June i, 1837, in Bedford, N. H., where she m. July 4, 1859,
George, son of George D. and Sylvia (Stearns) Whitford. He was b.
June 26, 1835, in Billerica, Mass.; is a contractor and now res. in Man-
chester, N. H. He has resided in Manchester and Bedford, N. H.
Children of George and S.vrah Annis (McLaughlin) Whitford.
197 1 i. Emma Clara^, b. Sept. 18, 1864, in Bedford, N. H.; is unmarried.
1972 ii. Georije Walter, b. Dec. i, 1874, in Manchester, N. H.
914
CLINTON PARKER HODGMAN^, son of Isaac Parker (386),
was b. May 24, 1844, in Bedford, N. H., where he is still living, a farmer.
He attended the high school at Reed's Ferry, N. H. He m. Mar. 19,
1874, in Bedford, Julia Ann, dau. of Nathaniel and Sarah Ann (Park-
hurst) Flint. She was b. Apr. 19, 1845, i" Bedford.
Children of Clinton Parker and Julia Ann (Flint) Hodgman.
BORN in BEDFORD, N. H.
1973 '■ Albert Clinton^, b. May 4, 1875.
1974 ii. Nellie Anstress, b. Apr. 30, 1S76.
1975 iii. Lewis Edmund, b. June 22, 1878.
1976 iv. Arthur Nathaniel, b. June 26, 1881.
1977 V. Sarah Ann, b. Oct. 23, 1882.
1978 vi. Waldo Marshall, b. Jan. 29, 1885.
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917
EMMA JULIET HODGMAN^, dau. of Isaac Parker (386), was
b. May i, 185 1, in Bedford, N. H., and m. May 21, 1878, in Merrimac, N.
H., Joseph Edward, son of Joseph and Sarah J. (Hale) Fowle. He
was b. May 27, 1846, in Amherst, N. H., where he has always resided, a
farmer.
Children of Joseph Edward and Emma Juliet (Hodgman) Fowle.
born in amherst, n. h.
1979 i. Marion Etta^ b. July 16, 1880.
19S0 ii. Edward Parker, b. Sept. 6, 1884.
918
JAMES CLIFTON FRENCH HODGMAN^, son of Isaac Par-
ker (386), was b. Dec. 4, 1852, in Bedford, N. H., where he was a farmer
and resided until his removal to Merrimac, N. H. His P. O. address is
Reed's Ferry, N. H. He m. Mar. 10, 1880, in Merrimac, Katie Louise,
dau. of Joseph and Catherine H. (McAfee) Kittredge. Mr. and Mrs.
Hodgman attended the Nashua High School, and are members of the
grange in their town, of which he has been master for two years. He
was a selectman of the town for two years and is a republican.
Child of James Clifton French and Katie Louise (Kittredge) Hodgman.
1981 i. Frederick James^ b. Dec. 12, 1881, in Merrimac, N. H.
923
WILLIAM EDWIN SAWTELLE^, son of Elizabeth Bailey
(397), was b. Mar. 29, 1855, and m. Oct. 13, 1886, Annie L. Prescott.
They res. in Manchester, N. H.
Child of William Edwin and Annie L. (Prescott) Sawtelle.
1982 i. Laura Bailey^, b. Sept. 29, 1887.
925
GEORGE EDWIN PARKERS, son of Isaac, jr. (401), was b.
Nov. 6, 1859, in Amherst, N. H., where he has always resided, a farmer.
He m. Jan. 27, 1886, in Amherst, Mary Ann, dau. of Robert and Annie
(Bethel) Atkinson. She was b. Feb. 6, 1866, in Philadelphia, Penn.
Child of George Edwin and Mary Ann (Atkins(jn) Parker.
1983 i. George Atkinson^ b. Oct. 30, 1886, in Amherst, N. H.
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941
GEORGE CHURCHILL YOUNGMANs, son of Sarah Jane
Dowse (415), was b. June 8, 1856, in Cato, Mich., being the first child
born in that place. He has always resided there, being engaged at present
in farming and lumbering. He is republican and has held local offices. He
m. Oct. 21, 1874, in Lakeview, Mich., Julia H., dau. of David and Lavinia
(Bowers) Kilbourn. She was b. June 21, 1858, in Plattsville, Ont., Can.
Children of Georgk Churchill and Julia H. (Kilbourn) Youngman.
BORN in cato, MICH.
19S4 i. P'ranklin Lee^, b. July i, 1876.
1985 ii. Sarah Lavinia, b. Oct. 9, 1880.
1986 iii. Samuel A., b. June 20, 1S88.
943
WESLEY JOSEPH MAYNARD^ .son of Mary Lyman Dowse
(416), was b. Nov. 10, 1853, in Waterville, Me., where he still res., a car-
penter. He m. Sept. 19, 1874, in Waterville, Cora Rand, dau. of Win-
slow arid Mary Cornelia (Rand) Roberts. She was b. July 30, 1855, in
Shrewsbury, Mass.
Child of Wesley Joseph and Cora Rand (Rokerts) Maynard.
1987 i. Alice Cornelia^, b. Nov. 19, 1878.
948
CHARLES FRENCH WILLIAMS*^, son of Abba Salina Dowse
(417), was b. Dec. 14, 1854, in Lynn, Mass., where he d. Nov. 11, 1885.
He was a leather-sorter and resided at times in Boston and Revere, Mass.
He m. Feb. 8, 1879, in Wakefield, Mass., Jessie L'^abel, dau. of Randolph
Lawrence and Lydia Burrill (Very) Stjckney. She was b. Aug. 19, 1853,
in Peabody, Mass.
Child of Charles French and Jessie Isabel (Stickney) Williams.
198S i. Randolph Herbert^, b. May 14, 1885, at Crescent Beach, Revere, Mass., and d.
Sept. 7, 1886, in Lynn, Mass.
950
GEORGIANA MAILEY^, dau. of Elizabeth Sophia Dowse
(419), was b. Jan. 12, 1859, i" Lynn, Mass., and m. George Richard, son
i
FAMILY IN .\l\tF.RICA. 203
of George West and Louisa (Richard) Townsend. He was b. Sept. 19,
1858, in Wakefield, Mass., is a leather-sorter and res. in Lynn.
Children of George Richard and Georgiana (Mailey) Townsend.
BORN in I.YNN, mass.
19S9 i. Charles Leon^, b. Nov. 28, 1882.
1990 ii. Carl Wesley, b. Oct. 26, 1886.
960
VELZORA MASTERMAN^ dau. of James, jr. (426), was b. Mar.
24, 1841, in Dixfield, Me., where she m. (i) Mar. 15, 1855, Stillman
Masterman (483). He was b. Jan. 28, 1831, in Weld, Me., where he d.
July 19, 1863.
The following outline was rendered by Mrs. David Masterman of
Weld : Stillman Masterman will rank among the great natural scholars
of his time — he was one to whom knowledge in his chosen sphere came
readily. Although he died comparatively young, he was widely known in
America and also abroad. He was quiet and unassuming — seemingly
never exalted because of his superior talents ; ever ready to converse with
those around him upon any educational topic, and was thus the means of
imparting much information to his neighbors and acquaintances.
At the age of ten years began his thirst for knowledge. Every book
which treated at all of the geography of the earth was read and digested
with eagerness. He was greatly interested in the great comet of 1843,
watching it from 9 a. m. until near sunset, Feb. 28th, and with this began his
interest in astronomical studies. A neighbor's library furnished him with
some volumes treating on astronomy, and all his "spending money" was
invested in books on this subject. He attended high school only six weeks ;
his education was obtained at home. He felt that it was time wasted to
go through a collegiate course. He said he could learn all that was need-
ful in one year, but such a course the faculty would not allow. He mas-
tered the languages and sciences, always carrying with him a book to the
field or elsewhere, often becoming so deeply absorbed in his book as to
forget his work and surroundings, when his father would send him home
to study. He loved to spend the night in taking observations of the
heavens, and made for himself a telescope with three glasses to aid him in
his study. This instrument is now owned by Mrs. B. B. Russell, Corn-
hill, Boston.
At the age of twenty he had managed to collect a number of scien-
tific and classical works, and had thus become familiar with the elements
of physics and chemistry, making such apparatus as the materials at hand
would permit. About this time he went to the newly-opened territory of
Minnesota, but after a little more than a year he returned to his native
place, with health much impaired.
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He was a natural astronomer and an expert mathematician, calcu-
lating the time of several eclipses, and of a total eclipse of the sun, pre-
dicting its occurrence six years before. He had an exceedingly retentive
memory, and had to read an article through but once to learn its sub-
stance. As a mathematician he was particularly noted. Prof. B. A.
Gould of Cambridge Observatory sent to Stillman a nautical almanac of
the coast survey for correction. It was a large volume, and three weeks
of close application were given to the task of correcting and proving the
work. Afterwards, in the fall of i86i, he was again employed by Prof.
Gould to assist him in reducing the observations made at the Washington
Observatory while it was under the charge of Maury, and remaining as
left by the observers. He continued at this labor until the winter of 1863,
when failing health compelled him to desist. The professor had implicit
faith in his work, and Stillman became a great favorite with him, although
in his employ only a short time. His services were so highly esteemed
that at his death Prof. Gould sent a valuable memento of his reg-ard to
Stillman's wife.
He became a frequent contributor to the Smithsonian Reports, Ainer-
iciiJi Journal of Science, Astronomical Journal, and other scientific journals.
He left an unfinished work on Astronomy, having taken many careful obser-
vations, noting the position, motion, etc., of the heavenly bodies. In these
observations he made a number of new discoveries which doubtless would
have proved valuable, had he lived to complete his work and publish it.
Several books on science were shipped him from Germany, but they did
not arrive until shortly after his death. His life-work was hardly begun
when death took him, yet he said, "It is all right ; it is no worse for me
to die than for any other man." His last hours were spent in prayer. He
extolled God in the highest terms ; language failed to express the love,
gratitude, and praise which he felt. He thanked God fervently that his
pen had written naught against the Creator. A little later, and his spirit
had fled, and the great mind was at rest.
Several years before his death he built a small house near to that of
David Masterman, and in this house he lived, excepting the short time he
was in the employ of Prof. Gould.
Prof. Hill, the phrenologist, made careful inquiry concerning Still-
man's mother. He found that a short time before the birth of Stillman,
she had lost two small children, and in her endeavor to free her mind
somewhat from its burden of grief she would wander out in the evening
to study the heavens and meditate upon God's great and wonderful works,
and thus was formed the remarkable talent so extraordinarily developed
in her offspring.
Velzora Masterman, wid. of Stillman, m. (2) Nov. 8, 1864, in Weld,
Richard Thomas, son of Samuel and Mary (Thomas) Blamey. He was
b. a. 1821, in Cornwall, Eng. ; was a farmer, later a merchant in South
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Boston, Mass., and d. SejDt. 6, 1869, in Weld. The vvid. res. in Charles-
town, Mass.
Child of Stillman and Vklzora (Masterman) Masterman.
1991 i. Frank Erago^, b. Apr. 17, 1856, in Weld, Me., and d. July 28, 1882, in Stillwater,
Minn.; unmarried.
Child of Richard Thomas and Velzora (Masterman) Blamey.
1992 i. Edward, b. June 17, 1869, in South Boston, Mass., where he d. Feb. 15, 1872.
963
JAMES STINSON MASTERMAN^, son of James, jr. (436), was
b. May 28, 1847, in Weld, Me.; removed to Phillips, Me., and is now a
miller in Weld. He received a common-school education and is a demo-
crat. He m. Jan. i, 1869, in Weld, Luella Augusta, dau. of Sylvanus
and Sarah Ann (Ames) Pratt. She was b. Oct. 9, 1849, i" Phillips, and
is sister to Ezra Winslow Pratt (1350).
Children of James Stinson and Luella Augusta (Pratt) Masterman.
HORN in weld, me., EXCEPT CH. III.
1993 i. Sylvanus^ b. Feb. 9, 1873.
1994 ii. Fred, b. Aug. 27, 1874.
1995 iii. Albert, b. Aug. 28, 1878, in Phillips, Me.
1996 iv. Edgar Vernon, b. Sept. 30, 1882.
1997 V. Annie Bell, b. Nov. 28, 1884.
199S vi. Algie Etheline, b. Mar. 2, 1886; d. Sept. iS, 18S7, in Weld.
1999 vii. Katie, b. Jan. 3, 1888.
964
DANIEL CHESMAN MASTERMAN^, son of James, jr. (426),
was b. Aug. 25, 1849, in Weld, Me., and now res. in Framingham, Mass.,
a farmer and a democrat. He m. Oct. 25, 1870, in Weld, Clara Ellen,
dau. of Nathan Adams and Elizabeth Parker (Harnden) Buker. She was
b. Apr. 18, 1850, in Phillips, Me., and is sister to Isaac Heath Buker
(1071).
Children of Daniel Chesman and Cl.-vra Ellen (Buker) Masterman.
horn in weld, me., except last ch.
2000 i. FiLMORE Nathan-', b. Jan. 25, 1872 ; d. May 2, 1874, in Weld.
2001 ii. FiLMORE, b. May 31, 1875.
2002 iii. James Vernon, b. Aug. 25, 1879; d. Mar. 2, 1887, in Framingham, Mass.
2003 iv. Maud Adelaide, b. Feb. 16, 1889, in Framingham, Mass.
965
MARRIETTA MASTERMAN^, dau. of James, jr. (426), was b.
Mar. 2, 1852, in Weld, Me., where she d. Dec. i, 1872, in Christian faith,
though not a church-member. She m. Dec. 31, 1868, in Weld, Augustus
206 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Granville, son of Ephraim and Ann (Haskell) Taft. He was b. June,
1839, in Weld; is in the coal-business in Minneapolis, Minn., and is a
democrat.
Children of Augustus Granville and Marrietta (Masterman) Taft.
BORN IN weld, me.
2004 i. Minnie Bell^ b. Dec, 1870.
2005 ii. Marrietta, b. Nov., 1872.
971
ELLA SARAH MASTERMAN^, dau. of Oliver (439), was b.
Oct. 15, 1844, in Weld, Me., and d. Mar. 14, 1881, in Readfield, Me. She
m. Mar. 12, 1870, Eli Snow, son of Aaron and Calista (Stevens) H anna-
ford. He was educated at the academy, Farmington, Me., Portland Med-
ical School, and Bowdoin College ; for seven years was examining surgeon
for pensioners ; is now chairman of the board of health and a practising
physician in Readfield. He m. (2) May 14, 1882, in Kingfield, Me., Ger-
trude Phillips Masterman (2137). She was b. July 16, 1862, in
Weld, and d. July 22, 1887, in Readfield. No chn.
Children of Eli Snow and Ella Sarah (Masterman) Hannaford.
2006 i. Ella Iola^, b. Dec. 11, 1872, in Phillips, Me.
2007 ii. In A Pearl, b. Oct. 10, 1878.
975
CORDELIA NEWMAN SWETT^, dau. of Almira Masterman
(430), was b. May i, 1840, in Weld, Me., and d. Apr. 18, 1 881, in Car-
thage, Me. She m. Apr. 27, 1864, in Weld, Eben Hutchinson, son of
Jacob Ames and Rhoda Dale (Hutchinson) Whitney. He was b. Feb.
28, 1832, in Weld, removed to Carthage, and is now a retired farmer in
West Farmington, Me. She was his second wife. His first wife was
Irena Judkins of Carthage, by whom he had two chn.; both m. He m.
for his third wife Annette Marsh of Dixfield, Me.
Children of Eben Hutchinson and Cordelia Newman (Swett) Whitney,
first four born in weld, me., the others in Carthage, me.
2008* i. Ella Jones^, b. Oct. 10, 1865.
2009 ii. Willie S., b. Feb. 20, 1868 ; d. Oct. 20, 1872, in Weld.
2010 iii. Emma J., b. July 9, 1871.
2011 iv. Warren W., b. Sept. 28, 1873.
2012 V. Eben H., jr., b. Dec. 9, 1875.
2013 vi. Ina M., b. Dec. 17, 1878.
977
MARY ANN SWETT^, dau. of Almira Masterman (430), was b.
Jan. 15, 1845, in Weld, Me., where she m. Aug. 6, 1864, William Stan-
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 20/
WOOD, son of Ebenezer and Lovinia (Stanwood) Skofield. He was b.
Aug. 8, 1824, in Weld, and is a farmer in Phillips, Me. He is bro, to
Eben H. Skofield (1318).
Children of William Stanwood and Mary Ann (Swett) Skofield.
r.ORN IN WELD, ME.
Katie Bell^ b. Dec. 23, 1864.
Mary Etta, b. Sept. 6, 1867 ; attends the New England Conservatory of Music,
Boston, Mass.
William Stanwood, jr., b. Aug. 6, 1869.
Clem Monroe, b. Aug. 29, 187 1.
Charles Thomas, b. Nov. 27, 1873.
Marcell Benjamin, b. May 21, 1S76.
Elmyra Lovinia, b. Nov. 4, 1878.
Hattie Cordelia, b. Apr. 20, 1881.
979
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2015
ii.
2016
iii.
2017
iv.
2018
v.
2019
vi.
2020
vii
2021
vii
DENNIS BROWN SWETT^, son of Almira Masterman (430),
was b. Aug. 18, 1849, in Weld, Me., where he still res., a mechanic. He
m. May 4, 1879, in Weld, Josephine Louisa, dau. of Daniel and Sophia
E. (Parlin) Houghton. She was b. June 6, 1856, in Weld.
Children of Dennis Brown and Josephine Louisa (Houghton) Swett.
BORN in weld, me.
2022 i. Henry Garfield^, b. Aug. 16, 1880.
2023 ii. Angie Hortense, b. Jan. ii, 1883.
2024 iii. Agnes Florence, b. Dec. 6, 1885.
986
CHARLES BARBER MASTERMAN^, .son of Ebenezer New-
man (431), was b. Mar. 29, 1850, in Weld, Me., where he lived for some
time, a farmer, but now res. in West Farmington, Me. He m. Sept. 20,
1 87 1, in Weld, Clara, dau. of James C. and Hearbcth M. (Dunham) Ellis.
She was b. Apr. 12, 1855, in Madrid, Me.
Children of Charles Barber and Clara (Ellis) Masterman.
2025 i. Nellie May^, b. Dec. 29, 1872; d. Sept. 23, 1875.
2026 ii. Fred, b. Jan. 23, 1875; d. ^ay 16, 1878.
2027 iii. Arthur T., b. 21, 1876.
2028 iv. James E., b. Nov. 13, 1878.
2029 V. Charles D., b. Sept. 16, 1880.
2030 vi. Sarah G., b. July 2, 1882.
987
ALBERT MASTERMAN8, son of Ebenezer Newman (431), was
b. Aug. 19, 1852, in Weld, Me., and is a farmer, now residing in Wilton,
2o8 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Me. He m. Apr. i8, 1877, in Weld, Celertina M., dau. of Joseph H.
and Mary F. (Crockett) Noyes. She was b. July 8, 1858, in Wilton.
2031
2032
2033
Children of Albert and Celertina M. (Noyes) Masterman.
Edith M.^, b. Jan. 29, 1879, and d. May 6, i8So, in Weld, Me.
Eben E., b. Sept. 5, 1881, in Weld.
Bertie L., b. Nov. 2, 1S86, in Farmington, Me.
988
E. LANE MASTERMAN^, son of Ebenezer Newman (431), was
b. Mar. 28, 1854, in Weld, Me., where he still res., a farmer. He resided
for a while in Phillips, Me. He m. Feb. 16, 1882, in Weld, Flora M.,
dau. of Joseph Stickney and Julia Ann (Thompson) Harnden. She was
b. Apr. 3, 1859, in Phillips, and is sister to Dora Mabel (Harnden) Swett
(1073), and to Allura (Harnden) Masterman (967).
Child of E. Lane and Flora M. (Harnden) Masterman.
2034 i. Harry L.^ b. Feb. 12, 1885, in Phillips, Me.
990
AUGUSTUS GRANVILLE MASTERMAN^, son of Ebenezer
Newman (431), was b. June 30, 1858, in Weld, Me., where he still lives,
a farmer. He resided for a time in Phillips, Me. He m. Nov. 27, 1879,
in Weld, Frances Everetta, dau. of George and Nancy (Pratt) Fair-
banks. She was b. Feb. 11, t86o, in Phillips, where she d. Feb. 14, 1883.
Child of Augustus Granville and Frances Everetta (Fairbanks) Masterman.
2035 i. Truman Eliphalet^ b. May 9, 1SS2, in Phillips, Me.
992
LEAVITT N. MASTERMAN8, son of Ebenezer Newman (431),
was b. Mar. 6, 1864, in Weld, Me., where he resided for some time, and is
a farmer now living in Farmington, Me. He is a republican. He m. Jan.
10, 1886, in Wilton, Me., Lillian J., dau. of John and Abbie (Page)
Walker. She was b. Dec. 12, 1870, in New Portland, Me., and was the
adopted dau. of Ward S. and Ann (Jenkins) Yeaton.
Child of Leavitt N. and Lillian J. (Walker) Masterman.
2036 i. Agnes^, b. Nov., d. Nov. 22, 1887, in Weld, Me.
994
GEORGE FRANKLIN HAWES^, son of Maria Masterman
(433), was b. Jan. 28, 1834, in Weld, Me.; is now a dealer in boots and
shoes in Augusta, Me.; received a common-school education; taught
FAMILY IN AMERICA.
209
school a short time; is a member of the South Parish Congregational
Chr., of which he has been a deacon for twenty years; has been super-
intendent of the Sunday school for nearly the same length of time ; has
been a member of the common council and of the board of aldermen of
Augusta; is a republican, a Free Mason, and a Knight of Honor. He has
traveled much in Canada and the United States. He m. Apr. 18, 1858,
in Augusta, Emma G. Lyford, adopted dau. of Francis Lyford. She was
the dau. of Thomas and Amelia (Hinkley) Gillpatric, and was b. Mar. 10,
1837, in Gardiner, Me.
Child of Georgk Franklin and Emma (Gilli'atric) (Lyford) Hawks.
2037 i. Edith Maria^, b. Jan. 9, 1859, in Augusta, Me., where she attended the public
schools, and where she m. Dec. 2, 1S85, Thomas Elwood, son of William
Webb and Anna Mary (Darlington) Parker. He was b. Dec. 16, 1854, in
Parkersville, Penn., where he resided for some time, then removed to Clare-
mont, N. H., where he is a practising physician. He received academical edu-
cation at Westtown, Penn., and the normal school at West Chester, Penn. ;
grad. Mar. 10, 1880, at Hahnemann Medical College of Philadelj^hia, Penn.; is
member of the Society of Friends ; republican ; member of Homoeopathic
Medical Society of Penn., and of the New Hampshire State Homoeopathic
Medical Society. No chn.
995
ALPHEUS PACKARD HAWES^, son of Maria Masterman
(432), was b. Sept. 7, 1835, in Weld, Me., and was a cotton operative in
Augusta, Me., where he d. Oct. 11, 1861. He m. in Augusta, Lizzie
Proctor, who d. in Hancock, Me.
2038
Child of Alpheus Packard and Lizzie
Nora Belle^, b. June, 1859; is unmarried.
(Proctor) Hawes.
996
ISABELLA EVELYN HAWES^, dau. of Maria Ma-sterman
(432), was b. Mar. 27, 1837, in Weld, Me., where she still res., a wid.
She m. Oct. 6, 1867, in Augusta, Me., Major Augustine, son of Major
and Betsy (Clark) Phillips. He was b. May 19, 1843, in Avon, Me., where
he was a merchant and d. May 29, 1880. He was bro. to Arabine Phillips
(1051).
Child of Major Augustine and Isabella Evelyn (Hawes) Phillips.
2039 i. Harry Augustine^, b. Nov. 15, 1868, in Weld, Me.; is unmarried, a clerk in a
jewelry store in Weld.
997
JOHN MILTON HAWES^, son of Maria Masterman (432), was
Aug. 7, 1839, i" Weld, Me., where he still res., a farmer. He m. Sept.
14
2IO THE DOWS OR DOWSE
21, 1862, in Weld, Kezia Parker, clau. of Seth and Rachel (Parker)
Howard. She was b. July 16, 1835, ^^ Phillips, Me.
Child of John Milton and Kezl\ Parker (Howard) Hawks.
2040 i. Jennie Maria^, b. Mar. 14, 1866, in Weld, Me.; is unmarried, a teacher in same
place.
998
WILLIAM ALPHONZO HAWES^, son of Maria Masterman
(433), was b. Oct. 18, 1841, in Weld, Me., where he attended the district
school and united with the Congregational chr. He removed to Norwich,
Conn., and there m. Sept. 2, 1868, Harriet R., dau. of Joseph Nelson
and Martha Ripley (Bromley) Loomis. She was b. Apr. 29, 1848, in Nor-
wich. Mr. Hawes is a jeweler in Norwich and a member of the Broad-
way Congregational Chr. He is a republican.
Child of William Alphonzo and Harriet R. (Loomis) Hawks.
2041 i. Lillian Belle^, b. Jan. 22, 1870, in Norwich, Conn.; is a graduate of the Nor-
wich Free Academy, class of '87, and a member of the Broadway Congrega-
tional Chr.
1001
MYRTILLA ELIZABETH MASTERMAN^, dau. of Daniel
(433), was b. Dec. 7, 1832, in Weld, Me., and is now living, a wid., in
Mendota, 111. She m. (i) Dec. 24, 185 1, in Troy Grove, 111., Eugene, son
of Michael Higgins. He was b. Dec. 18, 1829, in Chemung co., N. Y.;
was a blacksmith and d. P'eb. 12, 1870, in Mendota. She m. (2) Sept. 30,
1875. in Mendota, Noah Fowler. He was b. Mar. 30, 1801, in Washing-
ton CO., N. Y., and d. July 8, 1885, in Mendota. He formerly lived in West
Virginia.
Children of Eugene and Myrtilla Elizabeth (Masterman) Higgins.
born in la SALLE CO., ILL.
2042 i. Mary Maria^ b. Oct. 21, 1852; d. Aug. 14, 1870, in Mendota, 111.
2043 ^'' Lettie Articia, b. Mar. 9, 1854; d. June 28, 1882, in Chicago, 111.; m. in Chicago,
Andrew D. Barnett, a steam-fitter, who is thought to be living in Chicago.
No chn.
2044 iii. Sarah Elizabeth, b. Mar. 17, 1856; d. Nov. i, 1859, in Meriden, 111.
2045 iv. Allen Harrington, b. Jan. 12, 1858; m. and res. 15 Margaret st., Chicago.
2046* V. Emma Caroline, b. Sept. 2, 1859.
2047 ^'i- Arsephus Ionell, b. Aug. 21, 1861 ; attended the high school in Mendota, 111.,
and is now a farmer in Clay Centre, Kan. He m. Dec. 28, 1886, in Mendota,
Hannah Irena, dau. of Samuel and Elizabeth Knapp (Minnerly) Swisher.
She was b. Nov. 24, 1S63, in Mendota; grad. from Mendota High School, June
20, 1879, and is a school-teacher and musician. Mr. Higgins is also a musician,
an Odd Fellow, and a republican. No chn.
2048* vii. Maggie Irena, b. Sept. 19, 1863.
2049 vi"- George Lions, b. Feb. 2, 1866; is unmarried.
2050* ix. Alice Augusta, b. Mar. 17, 1868.
2051 X. Jennie Eugenia, b. Apr. 20, 1870; is unmarried.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 211
1003
MARY ANN MASTERMAN«, dau. of Daniel (433), was b.
June lo, 1834, in Weld, Me., and m. Nov. 2, 1856, in La Salle co., Ill ,
Truman Hillyer, son of Elijah and Rhoda (Hillyer) Hunt. He was
b. Jan. 3, 1823, in Ohio, and is a carpenter, residing in Harrisonville, Cass
CO., Mo. He has lived in Ohio and Illinois and is a republican.
Children of Truman Hillyer and Mary Ann (Masterman) Hunt.
korn in la salle co., ill.
William Elijah^ b. Oct. 8, 1857 ; d. Nov. 24, 1886, in Santa Ana, Cal.
George Albert, b. Apr. 29, 1859; d. Oct., i860.
James Manford, b. Jan. 14, 1861.
Rhoda Ann, b. Jan. 22, 1S64; d. same month.
Sherman Hillyer, b. Dec. 30, 1864; d. Sept., 1866.
Fuller Lindley, b. Apr. 15, d. June, 1866.
Lillie Joanna, b. Apr. 20, 1867.
Frank Hopkins, b. Apr. 24, 1868; d. Sept., 1S71, in Missouri.
BORN IN MISSOURI.
Cass Carlos, b. July 4, 1869.
Carlotta Maximilian, b. Apr. 25, 1S71.
Annie Laurie, b. Oct. 28, 1873 ; d. Aug., 1874.
Emma Cushing, b. Jan. 12, 1875.
Martha Rebekah, b. Apr. 24, 1877.
xiv. Mary Parlin, b. Jan. 17, 1880.
1003
2052
2053
2054*
iii.
-055
iv.
2056
V.
2057
vi.
2058*
vii.
2059
viii,
2060
ix.
2061
X.
2062
xi.
2063
xii.
2064
xiii.
2065
xiv.
MARTHA ANN MASTERMAN^, dau. of Daniel (433), was b.
June 10, 1834, in Weld, Me., and m. Apr. 14, 1852, in La Salle, 111., Whit-
lock Thaddeus, son of Solomon and Lucy (Wightman) Porter. He was
b. Jan. 4, 1820, in Ovid, N. Y. ; is a school-teacher and res. in Morris, 111. ;
has lived in Macomb co., Mich., and in several places in Illinois, and is an
adherent of the labor party.
Children of Whitlock Thaddeus and Martha Ann (Masterman) Porter.
2066* i. Harriet Emma^ b. Feb. 17, 1853, in Mendota, 111.
2067* ii. Mary Eva, b. Oct. 30, 1854, in Lee, 111.
2068 iii. Henry Walter, b. Apr. 28, 1856, in La Salle, 111.; is unmarried; a moulder, in
Joliet, 111.
2069* iv. Elettie Delphine, b. Jan. 9, 1858, in Felix, 111.
2070* V. Ella Clarissa, b. Oct. 31, 1859, in Felix.
2071 vi. Minnie Delia, b. Aug. 25, 1S61, in Felix ; grad. from the Morris (111.) High School,
in 187S; is unmarried and a seamstress in Chicago, 111.
2072 vii. Cyrus Whitlock, b. May 4, 1863, in Braceville, 111.; is unmarried.
2073 viii. Florence May, b. June 3, 1867, in Nettle Creek, 111.; is unmarried,
2074 ix. Alonzo Albert, b. Aug. 13, 1869, in Nettle Creek.
2075 ^- Martha Inez, b. July 24, 1876, in Morris, 111.
1007
JOHN NICHOLS MASTERMAN^, son of Daniel (433), was b.
Apr. 24, 1843, in Weld, Me.; attended the public schools; served in Co.
212 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
K, 14th 111. infantry, as corporal, and one month in the militia of Missouri,
in the Civil war; carried the U. S. mail in Missouri for two years; was a
member of the school board in Illinois and Kansas for about ten years ; is
now a justice of the peace for Logan township. Smith co., Kan. ; republi-
can; member of the M. E. chr. ; a farmer and carpenter, and now res. in
Sherwood, Kan. He has resided in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Missouri,
and has traveled through many of the states. He m. Feb. 14, 1867, in
Mounds, III, Amelia, dau. of Francis P. and Wealthy A. (Shafer) Wells.
She was b. Apr. 25, 1849, i^ Clayton, 111.
Children of John Nichols and Amelia (Wells) Masterman.
born in mounds, ill., except last ch.
2076 i. Francis P.^ b. Nov. 30, 1868; d. Sept. i, 1S73.
2077 ii. Rachel Edith, b. Aug. 5, 1S70.
207S iii. Nettie Myrtilla, b. Sept. 25, 1S72.
2079 iv. Emma Alice, b. Aug. 15, 1874.
2080 V. John Albert, b. Mar. 3, 1884, in Sherwood, Kan.
1009
CAROLINE AUGUSTA MASTERMAN^, dau. of Daniel (433),
was b. Dec. 14, 1854, in La Salle, 111., and m. Sept. 13, 1874, in Mendota,
111., Thurston Foster (1044). He was b. Dec. i, 1854, in La Salle,
and is a carpenter, residing at 1416 Kenton st., Leavenworth, Kan. He
is a republican, an Odd Fellow, a Mason, and member of the First Baptist
Chr. in Leavenworth.
Children of Thurston and Caroline Augusta (Masterman) Foster.
2081 i. ^, b. July 28, 1875 ; d. same day.
2082 ii. Harrie Lea, b. Sept. 10, 1877, in Troy Grove, 111.
2083 iii. Frank, b. Aug. 25, 1880, in What Cheer, la., where he d. June 22, 1881.
2084 iv. Leaota H., b. Mar. 4, 1886, in Leavenworth, Kan.
2085 v. George J., b. Oct. 10, 1887, in Leavenworth.
1017
FANNIE M. Mclaughlins, dau. of Phebe Masterman (434),
was b. Dec. 22, 1831, in Weld, Me., and m. June 25, 1853, in Homer, 111.,
Childes Penewill, son of Stillman and Sally (Burley) Canon. He was
b. Feb. II, 1829, in Mansfield, Penn.; removed to California, then to Ho-
mer, 111., then to Nebraska, and is now a farmer in Alpena, Jerauld co.,
Dak. He is a democrat ; served one year in the 2d Neb. cavalry in the
Civil war, and is a member of the G. A. R. Mrs. Canon is a member of
the M. E. chr. of Alpena.
Children of Childes Penewill and Fannie M. (McLaughlin) Canon.
2086* i. Charles Dudley^ [twin], b. Jan. i, 1855, in Homer, 111.
2087* ii. George Douglas [twin]^ b. Jan. i, 1855, in Homer.
20S8 iii. Inez, b. Oct. 15, d. Nov. 15, 1857, in Homer.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 213
20S9 iv. Eliza, b. Jan. 30, 1859, in Florence, Neb.; d. May, 1861, in Fairview, Neb.
2090* V. Hattie Phcebp; [twin], b. Oct. 6, 1861, in Fairview.
2091 vi. Harry Edward [twin], b. Oct. 6, iS6i, in Fairview ; is unmarried; res. in Alpena,
Dak.
2092 vii. Almond Nelson, b. Jan. 17, 1863, in Bellevue, Neb.; is unmarried ; res. in Alpena.
2093 viii. Edith May, b. Aug. 30, 1865, in Fairview, and there d. Sept. 7, 1867.
2094 i.\. William Wesley, b. Dec. i, 186S, in Fairview; is unmarried; res. in Aberdeen,
Dak.
2095 X. Marel, b. Apr. i, 1871, in Fairview, and there d. Jan. 25, 1874.
2096 xi. Susan, b. Dec. 19, 1874, in Fairview.
1018
HARRIET IVIcLAUGHLIN^ dau. of Phebe IWastekman (484), was
b. in 1833, in Weld, IVIe., and m. Joshua Denny, son of Joshua and Eliza-
betli (Keyser) Brown. He was b. Jan. 23, 1829, in Chester co., Penn.;
has lived in New York, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and is now a
farmer in Amenia, Dak.
Children of Joshua Denny and Harrie:t (McLauchlin) Brown.
2097* i. Charles Henry", b. Sept. 23, 1852, in Troy Grove, 111.
2098* ii. Mattik p., b. Jan. 14, 1855, in Troy Grove.
2099 iii. Carrie Elizabeth, b. Jan. 15, 1S59, in Mendota, 111.; m. Almon Butters Rus-
sell (1221).
2100 iv. Edwin L., b. Sept. 26, 1867, in Pierce co.. Wis.; is unmarried; a barber.
2101 v. William A., b. May 10, 1871, in Pierce co.; is unmarried.
2102 vi. Zoe a., b. Sept. 25, 1873, in Washington co., Minn.
1019
GEORGE EMMONS McLAUGHLIN^ son of Phebe Ma.ster-
MAN (434), was b. Nov. 21, 1835, i^ Weld, Me.; is a carpenter, residing
in Lee Centre, 111. He formerly lived in Troy Grove, 111. He m. Aug,
4, 1856, in Ottawa, 111., Jane, dau. of Robert and Ann (Landers) Edwards.
She was b. Dec. 16, 1834, in Lowe, Cambridgeshire, Eng.
Children of George Emmons and J.vne (Edwards) McLaughlin,
born in troy grove, ill., except chn. I, IX, and X.
2103* i. Phebe A.^, b. July 6, 1857, in Waltham, 111.
Isabel, b. Jan. 24, 1859.
Elinor J., b. Jan. 12, 1861.
Frances, b. Nov. 11, 1862.
Martha Bathia, b. June 21, 1866; m. Jan. i, 1888, in Shaw, 111., Perry Walter,
son of Nicholas Stevens and Henrietta (Green) Mason. He was b. Nov. 17,
i860, in Geneseo, 111., removed to Coleta, 111., and is now a farmer and well-
driller in Shaw, 111. He is a democrat and has traveled considerably.
Grace Augusta, b. Feb. 14, 1868.
Alice, b. Apr. 28, 1870; d. Sept., 1873.
Harry, b. June 26, 1872 ; d. Oct., 1874.
Myrtilla, b. Mar. 28, 1875, in Mendota, 111.
Robert, b. Apr. 28, 1S77, in Mendota.
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105*
106*
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iv.
107
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108*
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109
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IX.
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X.
214 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1030
LYDIA EUPHRASIA McLAUGHLIN^ dau. of Phebe Master-
man (434), was b. June 17, 1838, in Troy Grove, 111., and m. Aug. 21,
1853, in Stillwater, Minn., Josiah, son of Samuel and Bianca (Woodward)
Staples. He was b. June 20, 1826, in Brunswick, Me.; is a lumberman
and has lived in Lee, Whitneyville, and Baring, Me., and Nashwaak, N. B.
With nine others he went West in 1848, and settled in Stillwater, where
he is still engaged at his business. He is a republican and a member of
St. John's lodge, No. i, A. F. & A. M.
Children of Josiah and Lydia Euphrasia (McLaughlin) Staples,
born in stillwater, minn.
2113* i. Albert Ruthvern^, b. June 28, 1855.
2114 ii. Edward Frankland, b. Dec. 12, 1856; is a cook; unmarried.
2115 iii. Ada, b. Jan. 24, d. Mar. 8, 1859.
2116 iv. Llewellyn Mar, b. Mar. i, i860; is a clerk ; unmarried.
21 17 * V. Myron Putnam, b. Apr. 5, 1862; d. Oct. 7, 1870.
2118 vi. Harry Judson, b. Jan. 10, 1866; is a lumberman ; unmarried.
2119 vii. Guy, b. Nov. 8, 1868; d. Sept. 9, 1870.
2120 viii. Joe, b. Aug. 13, 1869.
2 1 21 ix. Blanche Estelle, b. Oct. 4, 187 1 ; is a graduate of the high school in Stillwater.
2122 X. Granville Mellen Stickney, b. Feb. 24, 1875.
1027
JOHN HANNIBAL TANSEY^, son of Malinda Masterman
(435), was b. Mar. 3, 1844, in Troy Grove, 111.; removed to De Witt, la.,
and is now an engineer, living in San Antonio, Tex. He m. (i) Oct, 2,
1862, in Mendota, 111., Bertha F. Goddard. He m. (2) Nov. 19, 1868,
in Mendota, Mary E. Kimball (969). She was b. July 2, 1851, in De
Witt, and is living in Galveston, Tex.
Child of John Hannibal and Bertha F. (Goddard) Tansey.
2123 i. Charles Melzar^, b. Aug. 22, 1863, in Mendota, 111.
Children of John Hannibal and Mary E. (Kimball) Tansey.
2124 i. Frank Herbert, b. Oct. 8, 1870, in De Witt, la.
2125 ii. Grace, b. June 26, 1873, in Cedar Rapids. la.
1038
EDWARD J. TANSEY8, son of Malinda Masterman (435), was
b. May 2, 1846, in Troy Grove, III, and is a photographer in Mendota, 111.
He m. Jan. i, 1865, in Mendota, Jane E., dau. of John and Mary (Emin-
ger) Bruner. She was b. Apr. 3, 1848, in Miamisburgh, O.
Children of Edward J. and Jane E. (Bruner) Tansey.
2126 i. Mary Malinda^, b. Dec. 22, 1865, in Ottawa, 111., where she d. Sept. 29, 1866.
2127 ii. Edcar William [twin], b. Aug. 11, d. Sept. 29, 1867, in Aurora, 111.
2128 iii. Edward R. [twin], b. Aug. 11, 1867, in Aurora, 111.; is a printer in Mendota, 111.
He m. Dec. 25, 18S7, in Mendota, Hattie, dau. of William and Anna (Parks)
Hick. She was b. Mar. 9, 1868, in Mendota. No chn.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 215
1031
WELLINGTON C. MASTERMAN^ son of Joseph Nichols
(436), was b. Jan. 14, 1858, in Stillwater, Minn., where he still res. He
was educated in the public schools ; is an expert accountant and has been
county auditor for four years. He is a republican and a member of the
Knights of Pythias. He m. Nov. 14, 1882, in Stillwater, Antoinette
Lydia, dau. of Augustus B. and Julia (Burke) Easton. She was b.
in Stillwater, where she grad. from the public schools. Mr. and Mrs.
Masterman are Universalists.
Child of \Vellington C. and Antoinettk Lydia (Easton) Masterman.
2129 i. Jui.iA Frances^ b. Mar. 17, 1887, in Stillwater, Minn.
1035
JANE ESTHER MASTERMAN^, dau. of David Storer (43T),
was b. Apr. 9, 1845, in Weld, Me., where she m. Sept. 6, 1864, Oscar
FiTZLAND, son of John Martin and Leonora H. (Leland) Conant. He
was b. Jan. 29, 1840, in Canton, Me.; removed to Byron, Me., and is now
a farmer in \Veld.
Children of Oscar Fitzland and Jane Esther (Masterman) Conant.
BORN in weld, me.
2130* i. Albertus Elro^, b. Apr. 24, 1865.
2131 ii. Cola A., b. June 22, 1868.
2132 iii. Oscar E., b. Sept. 18, 1873.
1036
CLARA ANN MASTERMAN^, dau. of David Storer (437), was
b. May 19, 1848, in Weld, Me.; m. Oct. 9, 1873, in East Wilton, Me.,
George Francis, son of Freeman and Rebecca (Russell) Thomas. He
was b. Nov. 14, 1846, in Wayland, Mass.; grad. from the high school in
1866, and from Bellevue Hospital Medical College, New York city, Mar. 3,
1871. Dr. Thomas has lived in Phillips, Weld, and Vinal Haven, Me., and
is now a physician and surgeon in Lowell, Mass., at 189 Middlesex st.
Child of George Francis and Clara Ann (Masterman) Thomas.
2133 i. Carl N.^, b. Mar. 6, 1877, in Vinal Haven, Me.
1037
ELIZA EVELYN MASTERMAN^, dau. of David Storer (437),
was b. Nov. 5, 1859, in Weld, Me., where she m. Feb. 4, 1887, George
Leroy, son of Sylvanus and Adaline (Rede) Houghton. He was b. Apr.
29, 185 1, in Weld, where he still res.
Child of George Leroy and Eliza Evelyn (Masterman) Houghton.
2134 i. Leo Ralfii", b. Oct. 29, 1888, in Weld, Me.
2l6 . THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1047
WILLIAM FOSTERS, son of Harriet Masterman (440), was b.
Jan. 24, 1863, in Troy Grove, III, where he still res., a school-teacher.
He m. Nov. 26, 1887, in Troy Grove, Filena, dau. of Henry and Almira
(Ransburger) Mitten. She was b. Jan. 3, 1863, in Troy Grove.
Child of William and Filena (Mitten) Foster.
2135 i. Frank'', b. July 2, 18S8, in Troy Grove, 111.
1051
JOHN R. MASTERMAN8, son of Ira (441), was b. July 28, 1837,
in Weld, Me.; attended the common schools and Kent's Hill Seminary;
served six months in 2d Me. cavalry in the Civil war, when he was dis-
charged for disability. First joined the Christian denomination, but after
three years, joined the Methodist Episcopal chr. He has been a member
of the Maine conference for twenty-two years, and is now a clergyman in
Industry, Me. He has resided successively in Freeman, Wayne, Readfield,
Belgrade, Mercer, Caribou, Kingfield, Solon, and Phillips, Me.
He m. Sept. 19, 1857, in Weld, Arabine, dau. of Major and Betsey
(Clark) Phillips. She was b. Nov. 26, 1838, in Avon, Me., and is sister
to Major Augustine Phillips (996).
Children of John R. and Arakine (Phillips) Masterman.
2136 i. Alfred Marcellus'', b. July 20, 1858, in Weld, Me.; d. Apr. 7, 18S1, in Caribou,
Me.; was a carpenter ; unmarried.
2137 ii. Gertrude Phillips, b. July 16, 1862, in Weld ; d. July 22, 1887, in Readfield, Me.;
m. Eli Snow Hannaford (971).
2138 iii. Biceno Mendees, b. Oct. 2, 1866, in Freeman, Me.; d. Mar. lo, 1S67.
2139 iv. Viola, b. Mar. 16, 1S69, in North Wayne, Me.; is a dressmaker, unmarried, and res.
in Industry, Me.
2140 V. LiLLA, b. Apr. 28, 1879, in Belgrade, Me.
2141 vi. Ernest, b. Apr. 7, 1S81, in Caribou.
1052
IRA MASTERMAN, JR.^, son of Ira (441), was b. Apr. 23, 1839,
in Weld, Me. He was a restaurant-keeper in South Boston for fifteen
years, later a farmer in Weld, and is now an engineer in Boston. He is a
democrat. He m. Dec. 10, 1863, in Weld, Columbia Elvira, dau. of
Robert Eton and Mary (Bangs) Fairbanks. She was b. Oct. 8, 1843, in
Phillips, Me., and is sister to Mary E. Fairbanks (1095), to Nathan Bangs
Fairbanks (1099), and to Charles Fairbanks (1107).
Children of Ira and Columbia Elvira (Fairbanks) Masterman.
2142 i. Leoan Illsley^ b. Dec. 26, 1869, in Weld, Me.
2143 ii. Harrie Lester, b. Jan. 4, 1876, in Cambridgeport, Mass.
2144 iii. Florence Etta, b. Sept. 16, 1882, in Cambridgeport.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 21/
1054
HARVEY M. MASTERMAN8, son of Ira (441), was b. Apr. 3,
1847, in Weld, Me., and is a carpenter, residing at 1411 Cornelian st., Still-
water, Minn. He m. Dec. 27, 1874, in Mercer, Me., Lucy E. Stoker (1347).
She was b. May 19, 1854, in Weld. Mr. and Mrs. Masterman are mem-
bers of the Methodist chr.
Children of Harvey M. and Lucy E. (Storer) Masterman.
2145 i. Annie M.^, b. Jan. 24, 1876, in Weld, Me.; d. Sept. 24, 18S5, in Stillwater, Minn.
2146 ii. Lyman C, b. June 16, 1878, in Weld.
2147 iii. Ira A., b. Aug. 29, iSSo, in Weld.
2148 iv. Ella, b. Mar. 3, 1883, in Stillwater.
2149 V. Minnie B., b. Apr. 25, 1885, in Stillwater.
1057
GEORGE MASTERMAN^, son of Benjamin Walker (443), was b.
Apr. 23, 185 1, in Weld, Me., and is now a painter and carpenter in Still-
water, Minn.; he is a democrat. He m. June 3, 1884, in Stillwater, Sarah
Louisa Ann, dau. of Henry Hill and Katherine (Haskall) Evans. She
was b. Jan. 20, i860, in Bangor, Me., and is a member of the M. E. chr. in
Stillwater.
Children of George and Sarah Louisa Ann (Evans) MasteriMan.
2150 i. George Evans^ b. May 24, 1886.
21 51 ii. Ernest Wood, b. Aug. 27, 1887.
1065
RICHARD GORHAM DUMMER^, son of Elvira Masterman
(445), was b. Mar. 16, 1852, in Weld, Me., where he still res., a merchant.
He m. Dec. 23, 1877, in Weld, Emma Augusta, dau. of George N. and
Lucy (Houghton) Annan. She was b. Oct. 21, 1858, in Providence, R. I.
Child of Richard Gorham and Emma Augusta (Annan) Dummer.
2152 i. Richard Owen'^, b. Dec. 9, 1879, in Weld, Me.
1067
LUCINDA MASTERMAN8, dau. of David (446), was b. Aug. 16,
1846, in Weld, Me., where she m. Nov. 21, 1875, Nathan Davis, son of
Moses and Cordelia (Smith) Wing. He was b. Sept. 4, 1850, in Phillips,
Me., where he attended the common schools. He is a farmer in Madrid
(P. O. address, Pnillips), is a democrat, a Christian, but not a church mem-
ber. Mrs. Wing is a member of the Freewill Baptist chr. She attended
the Weld High School and was a successful teacher for eleven terms.
' Child of Nathan Davis and Lucinda (Masterman) Wing.
2153 i. Carrie Eliza**, b. Mar. 21, 1885, in Madrid, Me.
2l8 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1069
FANNIE MASTERMAN^, dau. of David (446), was b. May 2,
185 1, in Weld, Me., where she attended the high school for eight terms,
completing her education at Westbrook (Me.) Seminary in 1872-73. She
took first rank in scholarship in the Weld High School and ranked high at
Westbrook in the sciences, in which she took a special delight. She was
a very fine mathematician, and received marked compliments from teach-
ers and others for scholarly attainments. Poor health prevented her
completing the course, which would have taken only another year. She
firmly advocates such reform in public, social, and religious life as tends
to elevate and improve society. She has taught eleven terms of school,
and has been a successful canvasser for many standard publications.
She m. Feb. 4, 1880, in Weld, Benjamin Blethen, son of Silas Maxim
and Malenda (Toothaker) Wing. He was b. Mar. 23, 1853, in Phillips, Me.,
and now res. in Weld, a farmer ; he is a democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Wing
were baptized in 1883 and joined the Church of God, but since this church
disbanded they have not united with any other.
Children of Benjamin Blethen and Fannie (Masterman) Wing.
BORN in weld, me.
2154 i. Abner Toothaker^ b. Ai)r. 29, 18S1.
2155 ii. Lettie Malenda, b. Apr. 13, 18S4.
2156 iii. Benjamin Raymond, b. Aug. 5, 1SS6.
2157 iv. Hannah Elizabeth, b. Apr. 22, 1888.
1071
HANNAH ELIZABETH MASTERMAN^, dau. of David (446),
was b. Apr. 28, 1857, in Weld, Me.; attended Westbrook Seminary one
year, receiving very high rank in history, and was a fine scholar in other
branches ; has been baptized, but has not united with any church. She
m. Oct. I, 1876, in Weld, Isaac Heath, son of Nathan Adams and Eliza-
beth Parker (Harnden) Buker. He was b. Oct. 25, 1852, in Phillips, Me.;
has been a farmer, merchant, traveling salesman, and has engaged in other
pursuits. He is bro. to Clara Ellen Buker (964).
Children of Isaac Heath and Hannah Elizabeth (Masterman) Buker.
BORN in weld, me.
2158 i. Lillian Elizabeth^, b. May 3, 1878.
2159 ii. Milfred, b. Jan. 12, 1883.
2160 iii. Lubert, b. Sept. 26, 1884.
1073
TIMOTHY FOGG SWETT^, son of Rebecca Masterman (447),
was b. Nov. 2, 1 85 1, in Weld, Me., and is a carpenter, residing in Skowhe-
gan. Me. He is a democrat. He m. Nov. 2, 1872, in Skowhegan, Mary
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 219
Elizabeth, dau. of Joseph and Margaret (Rongcoo) Clukey. She was b,
Nov. 2, 185 1.
Children of Timothy Fogg and Mary Elizabeth (Clukey) Swett.
BORN IN SKOWHEGAN, ME.
2161 i. LiFEY^, b. Sept. 21, 1873; d. Oct. 26, i88i, in Skowhegan.
2162 ii. James Elbridge, b. June iS, 1879.
2163 iii. Mabel Rebecca, b. Mar. 4, d. Aug. 24, iSSi.
2164 iv. Lily Rebecca, b. Oct. 22, 1S85.
1073
SCOTT CHASE SWETT^, son of Rebecca Masterman (447),
was b. Oct. I, 1854, in Weld, Me., where he still res., a blacksmith and
carriage manufacturer. He is a democrat. He m. Sept. 25, 1880, in Weld,
Dora Mabel, dau. of Joseph Stickney and Julia Ann (Thompson) Harn-
den. She was b. Apr. 25, 1864, in Phillips, Me. Mr. and Mrs. Swett
were members of the Church of God until it disbanded, since which time
they have not united with any other church. Mrs. Swett is sister to Flora
M. (Harnden) Masterman (988), and to Allura (Harnden) Masterman
(967).
Children of Scott Chase and Dora Mabel (Harnden) Swett.
BORN IN weld, me.
2165 i. Archie Frederick^, b. July 24, 1882.
2166 ii. OzRo Scott, b. July 6, 18S6.
1075
DAVID MASTERMAN SWETT^, son of Rebecca Masterman
(447), was b. Feb. 24, 1862, in Weld, Me., where he still res. He is a day-
laborer and a democrat. He m. Apr. 28, 1883, in Weld, Cora Idella,
dau. of Isaac and Adrian (Chandler) Welch. She was b. July 8, 1867, in
Perkins' Plantation, Me.
Child of David Masterman and Cora Idella (Welch) Swett.
2167 i. Almeda-', b. Apr. 17, 1884, in Weld, Me.
1076
MARTHA ANN MASTERMAN^ dau. of Hiram (448), was b.
Aug. 25, 1855, in Weld, Me., and m. Feb. 9, 1875, in Shelburne, N. H.,
Hiram Young, son of Josiah and Mary Jane (Young) Wright. He was b.
Mar. 20, 185 1, in Weld, and is a farmer in New Vineyard, Me.
Children of Hiram Young and Martha Ann (Masterman) Wright.
216S i. Maud Albertine^, b. Oct. 12, 1877, in Weld, Me.
2169 ''■ Olinda, b. May 15, 1879, in Weld.
2170 iii. Alonzo, b. Oct. 19, 1881, in Weld.
2171 iv. BuRDELL, b. July 29, 1885, in Phillips, Me.
220 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1077
SAMUEL WOOD MASTERMAN^, son of Hiram (448), was b.
Feb. 22, 1859, in Weld, Me., where he still res. He is a democrat. He
m. July 17, 1879, i^ Weld, Nancy Jane Swett (1074). She was b. Apr.
13, 1858, in Weld, and grad. from the grammar school in Skowhegan, Me.
Children of Samuel Wood and Nancy Jane (Swett) Masterman.
BORN IN weld, me.
2172 i. Samitel Newton^ b. Jan. 14, 1882.
2173 ii. Fred Gerry, b. Feb. iS, 1885.
2174 iii. Horace Fogg, b. Jan. 26, 1887.
1084
MARTHA ANN BURPEE^, dau. of Mary Ann Masterman
(449), was b. June 9, 185 1, in Cambridge, Mass., and m. (i) Charles, jr.,
son of Charles and Elizabeth (Day) Wiggin. He was b. May 3, 1848, in
Cambridge; is a musician and res. 134 River St., Cambridgeport. She
separated from her husband and m. (2) Oct. 7, 1884, in Dorchester district,
Boston, Simeon, jr., son of Simeon and Thankful (Newcomb) Atwood.
He was b. Oct. 7, 1844, in Wellfleet, Mass., and is now an oyster dealer at
261 Federal St., Boston, and res. at 3 Wentworth St., Dorchester.
Children of Charles and Martha Ann (Burpee) Wiggin.
born in cambridgeport, mass.
2175 i. Charles E.^, b. Dec. 20, 1869; is a collector and res. with his father.
2176 ii. Leberton, b. Mar. 13, 1871 ; res. with his father.
Child of Simeon and Martha Ann (Burpee) Atwood.
2177 i. Mattie E., b. Oct. 2, 1886, in Dorchester, Mass.
1091
STEPHEN WEBSTER McLAUGHLINS, son of Sarah Web-
ster (453), was b. Apr. 6, 1830, in Weld, Me.; removed to Troy Grove,
III, and is now a lumber dealer in Springfield, Mo. He m. Aug. 24, 1864,
in Cape Girardeau, Mo., Anna M., dau. of William M. and Margaret Karr
(Vannada) Arnold. She was b. Mar. 31, 1845, in Warwick co., Ind.
Children of Stephen Webster and Anna M. (Arnold) McLaughlin.
BORN in SPRINGFIELD, MO., EXC. CHN. I AND II.
2178 i. William Gillman^, b. May 22, 1865, in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
2179 ii. Margaret Agella, b. Dec. 26, 1866, in Memphis, Tenn.; d. next day.
2180 iii. Hiram Liberty, b. June 6, 1869.
2181 iv. Cora Lell, b. Apr. 12, 1871.
2182 V. George Arnold, b. June 29, 1873.
2183 vi. Anna Belle, b. May 20, 1879.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 221
1095
LEVI WEBSTER^ son of Stephen (453), was b. Nov. 23, 1831,
in Weld, Me., where he has always resided, a farmer. He m. (i) Mary,
dau. of Peter and Hannah (Lake) Lombard. She d. June 6, 1862, in
Weld. He m. (2) Sept. 8, , in Phillips, Me., Mary E., dau. of Robert
Eton and Mary (Bangs) Fairbanks. She was b. Sept. 18, 1836, in Phil-
lips, and is sister to Nathan Bangs Fairbanks (1099), to Charles Fair-
banks (1107), and to Columbia Elvira Fairbanks (1052).
Children of Levi and Mary (Lombard) Wehster.
BORN IN weld, me.
2154 i. Edith^, b. Nov. 27, 1855; m. Dexter Pulsifer, a farmer, who res. in Yar-
mouth, Me.
2155 ii. Julia B., b. July 14, 1857 ; m. Herbert Getchell, who works in the shoeshop in
Auburn, Me.
2186 iii. Hiram W., b. Apr. 30, 1859; is unmarried and res. in Weld.
2187 iv. Mary E., b. June 26, 1861 ; d. Dec. 13, 187-.
109G
BETSEY TAFT WEBSTER^, dau. of Stephen (453), was b.
Sept. 23, 1833, in Weld, Me., where she m. Mar. 21, 1858, Samuel Eaton,
son of Ezra Howard and Hannah (Wellman) Wheeler. He was b. Dec.
10, 1830, in Phillips, Me.; is a traveling salesman and res. 127 Emery st.,
Portland, Me. He is bro. to Hiram Kingston Wheeler (1098).
Children of Samuel Eaton and Betsey Taft (Webster) Wheeler.
21S8 i. Fred Elmer^, b. Feb. 2, 1861, in Phillips, Me.; attended high school and Wilton
(Me.) Academy; is now a clerk in a hardware store and res. at Woodford's,
near Portland, Me.; is a republicaii and holds office in the Knights of Pythias
and Improved Order of Red Men. He m. Jan. 25, 1888, in Woodford's, Lula
Miranda, dau. of Capt. Charles A. and Mary C. (Ir'urington) Plummer. She
was b. July 6, 1866, in Raymond, Me.
2189 ii. Charles Elb'ert, b. July 7, 1863, in Standish, Me.; is a druggist at 594-598 Con-
gress st , Portland, Me.; unmarried.
1097
REBECCA ELA WEBSTER^, dau. of Stephen (453), was b.
Aug. 29, 1836, in Weld, Me., and now res. at 193 School st., Somerville,
Mass. She m. (i) Aug., 1853, in Weld, Oilman Masterman (483). He
was b. June 12, 1833, in Weld, where he d. Apr. 22, i860. She m. (2)
Thomas Small, who was b. and d. in Andover, Me. She m. (3) Lyman
Small, bro. to Thomas.
Children of Oilman and Rebecca Ela (Webster) Masterman.
born in weld, me.
2190* i. Cora Estelle'', b. May 25, 1855.
2191* ii. Herbert Daniel, b. Sept. 14, 1857.
222 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Child of Thomas and Rebecca Ela (Webster) Small.
2192 i. Mabel Cotna, b. in Andover, Me.; is a governess in Cambridge, Mass.
Children of Lyman and Rebecca Ela (Webster) Small.
2193 i. Angier Alexander, b. Feb. i, 1868, in Standish, Me.; is unmarried.
2194 ii. Hattie Dora, b. May 21, 1870, in Andover, Me.; grad. from Farmington (Me.
Normal School and is a teacher.
2195 iii. Merton Lyman, b. May 25, 1S72, in Andover.
2196 iv. Fred Wheeler, b. Oct. 15, 1874, in Lisbon Falls, Me.
1098
HANNAH WEBSTER8, dau. of Stephen (453), was b. Oct. 7,
1839, i" Weld, Me., and m. Sept. 27, 1859, in Phillips, Me., Hiram King-
ston, son of Ezra Howard and Hannah (Wellman) Wheeler. He was b.
Feb. 26, 1834, in Phillips ; lived in Weld for a while, and is now a farmer
in Monmouth, Me. He is bro. to Samuel Eaton Wheeler (1096).
Child of Hiram Kingston and Hannah (Webster) Wheeler.
2197* i. Albert Anderson^, b. Dec. 13, 1S63, in Phillips, Me.
1099
EMILY BEEDE WEBSTER^, dau. of Stephen (453), was b. Dec.
31, 1841, in Weld, Me., where she m. Apr. 26, 1863, Nathan Bangs, son
of RoJDert Eton and Mary (Bangs) Fairbanks. He was b. Feb. i, 1837,
in Phillips, Me.; removed to Farmington, Me.; later to Grant, near Still-
water, Minn., where he now res., a farmer and carpenter. He is bro. to
Mary E. (Fairbanks) Webster (1095), to Charles Fairbanks (1107), and
to Columbia Elvira (Fairbanks) Masterman (1052).
Children of Nathan Bangs and Emily Beede (Webster) Fairbanks,
2198 i. Ella E.^, b. Dec. 29, 1866, in Phillips, Me.
born in farmington, me.
2199 ii. Cora A., b. Dec. 15, 1867.
2200 iii. Minnie Bell, b. June 28, 1869; m. Franklin Webster (1112).
2201 iv. Carrie May, b. July 30, 1871.
2202 V. Columbia Emily, b. May 27, 1872.
2203 vi. Bessie Wheeler, b. Jan. 21, 1875.
2204 vii. Linnie, b. Oct. 23, 1876; d. Dec. 17, 1884, in Grant, Minn.
2205 viii. Leslie Webster, b. June 12, 1S78 ; d. May 26, 1882, in Grant.
2206 ix. Mary Rebecca, b. Oct. 30, 1879; '^- J^^Y -4> 1880, in Farmington.
BORN IN grant, MINN.
2207 X. Ora, b. Mar. 13, d. Aug. 9, 1882.
220S xi. Cleveland, b. July 28, 1884 ; d. July 31, 1887.
2209 xii. Pearl [twin], b. Aug. 28, 1S86 ; d. Aug. 10, 1887.
22X0 xiii. Earl [twin], b. Aug. 28, 1886; d. Sept. 11, 1887.
1100
EDWIN S. WEBSTER8, son of Stephen (453), was b. Feb. 11,
185 1, in Weld, Me., where he still lives; he is a cancer doctor. He m.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 223
Nov. 19, 1883, in Avon, Me., Flora May, dau. of Charles H. and Lucinda
T. (Briggs) Carson. She was b. July 20, 1862, in Avon.
Children of Edwin S. and Flora May (Carson) Webster,
born in weld, me.
2211 i. Stephen Eland^ b. Sept. 30, 1884.
2212 ii. Bessie Edith, b. May 25, 1886.
1106
CHARLES L. HEWEY^, son of Mary Webster (460), was b.
May 4, 1847, in Phillips, Me., where he still res., a farmer. He is a dem-
ocrat and attends the Freewill Baptist chr. He m. Feb. 25, 1871, in Phil-
lips, Abbie D., dau. of Joseph and Martha (Moores) Church. She was b.
May 19, 185 1, in Phillips.
Children of Charles L. and Abbie D. (Church) Hewey.
born in I'HII.LirS, ME.
2213 i. Jennie E.^ b. Oct. 4, 1873.
2214 ii. Mary G., b. Sept. 9, 1878.
1107
AMELIA A. HEWEY8, dau. of Mary Webster (460), was b. July
4, 185 1, in Phillips, Me., where she m. in 1871, Charles, son of Robert
Eton and Mary (Bangs) Fairbanks. He was b. July 4, 1834, in Phillips,
where he still res., a farmer. He is bro. to Mary E. Fairbanks (1095),
to Nathan Bangs Fairbanks (1099), and to Columbia Elvira Fairbanks
(1053).
Children ov Charles and Amelia A. (Hewey) Fairbanks.
born in PHILLIPS, ME.
2215 i. Lena Adeline^, b. Jan. 27, 1874.
2216 ii. Ellik Mary, b. Sept. 20, 1876.
2217 iii. Eva Jennie, b. May 5, 1878.
2218 iv. Fred Charles, b. Aug. 22, 1880.
2219 V. Chester Arthur, b. Dec. 16, 1883.
2220 vi. Llewellyn Charles, b. July 8, 1885.
2221 vii. Henry Palmer, b. Oct. 9, 1887.
1109
JULIA A. HEWEY8, dau. of Mary Webster (460), was b. July
4, 1858, in Phillips, Me., where she d. May 5, 1886. She m. Apr. 20, 1877,
in Madrid, Me., Charles Wesley, son of Jerry H. and Susan (Heath)
Beedy. He was b. Sept. 14, 1853, in Phillips, where he still res., a farmer.
Children of Charles Wesley and Julia A. (Hewey) Beedy.
born in PHILLIPS, ME.
2222 i. Effie M.^ b. Aug. r, 1879.
2223 ii. EsTY C, b. Mar. u, 1881.
2224 iii. Julia A., b. May 5, 1886.
224
THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1112
FRANKLIN WEBSTER^, son of Samuel Robbins (461), was b.
Aug. 1 8, 1848, in Phillips, Me.; removed to Oakdale, Minn., and is now a
farmer in Grant (P. O., Stillwater), Minn. He m. (i) Sept. 18, 1873, in
Grant, Emeline Masterman (1163). She was b. Oct. i, 1852, in Grant,
and there d. Sept. 12, 1885. He m. (2) Dec., 1886, in Hudson, Wis., Min-
nie Bell Fairbanks (3300). She was b. June 28, 1869, in Farming-
ton, Me.
Children of Franklin and Emeline (Masterman) Webster.
Forest Leslie^, b. June 7, 1874. in Grant, Minn.
Levi, b. July 19, 1875, in Grant.
Arthur, b. Feb. 23, 1S81, in Oakdale, Minn.
Raymond, b. Dec, 1883, in Grant, where he d. Feb. 25, 18S5.
Child of Franklin and Minnie Bell (Fairbanks) Webster.
2229 i. , b. Mar. 25, 1887, in Grant, Minn.
2225
2226
2227
2228
1114
CLARA WEBSTER8, dau. of Samuel Robbins (461), was b. Dec.
29, 1851, in Phillips, Me., and m. Nov. 11, 1875, in Stillwater, Minn., Os-
borne Russell (1319). He was b. Jan. 24, 1847, in Hallowell, Me.; is
a farmer ; resided for some time in Stillwater, but now lives in Clifford,
Dak. He is a republican, a member of the Farmers' Alliance, and a Free
Mason.
Children of Osborne and Clara (Webster) Russell.
2230
2231
2232
2233
2234
Eva May9, b. Oct. 20, 1877, in Stillwater, Minn.
Irving Osborne, b. June 7, 1880, in Stillwater.
MiLo W., b. May 27, 1882, in Cass co., Dak.
Orpha T., b. Apr. 25, 1884, in Steele co., Dak.
Alton P., b. Feb. 11, 1887, in Steele co.
1115
DANIEL WEBSTER8, son of Samuel Robbins (461), was b. Mar.
4, 1854, in Phillips, Me. He is a farmer, a republican, and now res. in
Arthur, Dak., whither he removed from Stillwater, Minn. He m. Feb. 19,
1884, in Stillwater, Lura Masterman (1170). She was b. Jan. 3, 1865,
in Weld, Me.
Children of Daniel and Lura (Masterman) Webster.
BORN in .\RTHUR, DAK.
2235
2236
Clifton Elmer^, b. June 28, 1885.
Gertrude, b. Jan. 3, 1887.
1116
CHARLES WEBSTER8, son of Samuel Robbins (461), was b.
Aug. 16, 1856, in Stillwater, Minn.; is a farmer and res. in Amenia, Dak.,
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 225
where he settled in 1878. He has held various local ofifices. He m.
Jan. 19, 1882, in Casselton, Dak., Eva Jane Storer (1337). She was
b. Mar. 19, 1862, in Weld, Me.
Children of Charles and Eva Jane (Storer) Webster.
BORN IN AMENIA, DAK.
2237 i. LiSTA Ertha^, b. Apr. lo, 1S83.
2238 ii. Aaron Tedd, b. Aug. 15, 1885.
1118
MARY ANN WEBSTER^, dau. of Samuel Robbins (461), was b.
Feb. I, 1861, in Stillwater, Minn., where she m. Nov., 1878, Daniel Al-
bion Masterman (1164). He was b. Feb. i, 1856, in Grant, where he
still res., a farmer. (P. O. address, Stillwater.) He is a democrat and
has held local offices. Both received common-school education and have
traveled through several of the western states.
Children of Daniel Albion and Mary Ann (Webster) Masterman.
2239
2240
2241
2242
BORN IN GRANT, MINN.
Edith9, b. Apr. 6, 1880.
Chester, b. Jan. 6, 1882.
Lee, b. June 12, 1883.
Emeline, b. Sept. 24, 1885.
1121
HATTIE WEBSTER8, dau. of John (463), was b. Mar. i, 1862, in
Chicago, 111., and m. Aug. 10, 1881, in Detroit, Mich., Arch H., son of
Horace M. and Ameda E. (Smit) Dean. He was b. Apr. 20, 1858, in
Detroit, where he is a merchant, residing at 240 Second st.
Children of Arch H. and Hattie (Webster) Dean.
born in detroit, mich.
2243 i. Roy Webster^ b. Apr. 23, 1887.
2244 ii. Clara Louise, b. Sept. 23, 1888.
1133
EDWARD GOFF MASTERMAN^, son of John Story (464),
was b. Apr. i, 1842, in Sangerville, Me.; is a hunter, trapper, guide, and
farmer ; formerly resided at Greenville, but now at Sand Bar, Moosehead
Lake, Me. He m. (i) Oct. 7, 1868, in Kingsbury, Me., Betsey Ella, dau.
of Samuel F. and Mary (Hamilton) Cousens. She was b. Mar. 20, 1851,
in Dexter, Me., and d. Aug. 12, 1875, in Sand Bar. He m. (2) Mary
Jane, dau. of George and Nancy (Slight) Dall. She was b. in Lake
Lemiscouala, P. O., Can.
226
THE DOWS OR DOWSE
2245
2246
2247
224S
2249
Children of Edward Goff and Betsey Ella (Cousens) Masterman.
Mary Ann^, b. Aug. 10, 1869, in Kingsbury. Me.
Richard Vaughn, b. Aug. 29, 1870, in Sand Bar, Me.
i. Lizzie Emma, b. Apr. 3, 1S72, in Sand Bar.
I. John Edward, b. May 3, 1874, in Sand Bar.
Child of Edward Goff and Mary Jane (Dall) Masterman.
George Leverett, b. Nov. 12, 1881, in Sand Bar.
1134
SARAH ELISABETH MASTERMAN^, dau. of John Story
(464), was b. Feb. 17, 1846, in Sangerville, Me., and m. June 25, 1873, in
Greenville, Me., Silas Charters, son of Othaniel and Arabell J. (Disky)
Nelson. He was b. Mar. 24, 185 1, in Clinton, Me., and is a farmer, now
residing at Moosehead Lake (P. O., Kineo), Me.
Children of Silas Charters and Sarah Elisabeth (Masterman) Nelson.
Annie Bell^, b. Nov. 26, 1874, in Clinton, Me.
Roy Edward, b. June 8, 1877, '" Greenville, Me.
Raphael Ma.sterman, b. Mar. 16, 1S79, in .Sand Bar, Moosehead Lake, Me.
Hattie May, b. Mar. 14, 18S1, at Moosehead Lake.
Philancy Pearl, b. Dec. 2, 1882, in Greenville.
Sarah Lola, b. July 4, 1885, at Moosehead Lake.
Charles Othaniel, b. Dec. i, 1886, at Moosehead Lake.
2250
2251
11.
2252
111.
2253
IV.
2254
V.
22, SS
VI.
2256
Vll
1125
PHILANCY GOFF MASTERMAN^, dau. of John Story (464),
was b. Apr. 2, 1850, in Greenville, Me., where she m. Sept. 30, 1868,
Ivory, son of David and Phebe (Tracy) Littlefield. He was b. Sept. 16,
1835, in Rome, Me., and was educated in the town schools. He was a
private in Co. K, 31st Me. vols.; spent six years in California, and for sev-
eral years has been a lighthouse-keeper on the Cheboygan River Ranges,
Mich. He is a republican and a member of Ruddock Post, G. A. R. Ad-
dress, box 51, Cheboygan, Mich.
2257
Child of Ivory and Philancy Goff (Masterman) Littlefield.
Charles Frederick^, b. June 15, 1878, in Cheboygan, Mich.
1131
BENJAMIN EMERY PRATT^, son of Mary Masterman (466),
was b. July 14, 1848, in Phillips, Me., where he still res., being postmaster
and practising as counsellor and attorney-at-law. He received a common-
school education in Phillips, attended the high school in Weld and Maine
Wesleyan Seminary, Kent's Hill ; is an Odd P'ellow and a granger (P. of
H.) ; has been one of the leaders of the democratic party in Franklin co.,
and was nominated for clerk of courts in 1876, but the ticket was defeated.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 22/
He m. Nov. 28, 1872, in Avon, Me., Jennie Sabrina, dau. of Daniel C.
and Caroline (Higgins) Ricker. She was b. Apr. 4, 1855, in Avon.
Children of Benjamin Emery and Jennie Sabrina (Ricker) Pratt.
2258 i. Blanche May^, b. Jan. 30, 1874, in Avon, Me.
2259 ii. Myrtie Belle, b. Dec. 5, 1875, '" Kingfield, Me.
2260 iii. Jennie Velma, b. Feb. 24, 187S, in Farmington, Me.; d. June 13, 18S6, in Phil-
lips, Me.
2261 iv. Harry Emery, b. Oct. 12, 1879, in Farmington.
1133
LULA JENNIE PRATT^, dau. of Mary Masterman (466), was
b. June 24, 1854, in Phillips, Me., and m. Mar. 3, 1870, in Avon, Me., Eli-
jah Wheeler, son of Abial and Viletta (Wheeler) Blodgett. He was b.
June 4, 1844, in Phillips, where he has always resided, a farmer. He is a
member of Blue Mountain Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 6^, Phillips; also a life
member of North Franklin Agricultural Society, Phillips.
Children of Elijah Wheeler and Lula Jennie (Pratt) Blodgett.
born in PHILLIPS, ME.
2262 i. Alexis Elwin^, b. Aug. 11, 1871.
2263 ii. Dana Benjamin, b. Nov. 2, 1872.
2264 iii. Elvie May, b. June 8, 1874; d. Dec. 29, 1888.
2265 iv. Esther Ethel, b. Aug. i, 1876.
2266 V. Lura Jennie, b. Mar. 11, 1878. •
2267 vi. Vernon Elijah, b. Apr. 25, 1880.
2268 vii. Galey, b. July 19, 1883.
2269 viii. (son), b. Apr. 18, 1886.
1133
MARY LOUISA MASTERMAN«, dau. of Joseph Norris (467),
was b. Aug. 27, 1850, in Phillips, Me., and m. Oct. 18, 1877, in Grant,
Minn., Joseph Sourage, son of Joseph and Sarah C. (Stevens) Hopkins.
He was b. Jan. 24, 1854, in Brooklyn, N. Y.; removed to St. Paul, Minn.,
where he attended the public schools. He is now a farmer in Oneka,
Minn.; is a republican. P. O. address, Stillwater, Minn.
Child of Joseph Sourage and Mary Louisa (Masterman) Hopkins.
2270 i. Ernest Lionel^, b. Aug. 22, 1878, in Oneka, Minn.
1134
MELVINA MASTERMAN8, dau. of Joseph Norris (467), was b.
Jan. 25, 1852, in Phillips, Me., and m. July 29, 1873, in Grant, Minn.,
Silas Perham, son of John Clark and Abigail (Howland) Holden. He
was b. Mar. 30, 1841, in Wilton, Me., and is now a farmer in Grant (P. O.,
Stillwater), Minn.
228 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Children of Silas Perham and Melvina (Masterman) Holden.
BORN IN grant, MINN.
2271 i. William Albion^, b. Jan. 31, 1874.
2272 ii. Ira, b. Nov. 13, 1875; d. May 28, 18S6, in Grant.
2273 iii. Edmund Silas, b. Nov. 24, 1876.
2274 iv. John Emmons, b. Nov. 17, 1878.
2275 v. Joseph Norris, b. Jan. 14, 1884.
1137
ALMEDA MASTERMAN8, dau. of Joseph Norris (467), was b.
Aug. 4, 1857, in Grant, Minn.; m. (i) Morrill Frank Judkins, and m.
(2) James Skidmore.
Children ok James and Almeda (Masterman) Skidmure.
2276 i. Leander^, b. May 16, 1881.
2277 ii. Ida May, b. Feb. 28, 1883.
2278 iii. Seaman, b. Dec. 2, 1884.
2279 iv. Effie, b. Jan. 18, 1887.
2280 v. (son), b. Oct. 9, 1888.
1139
ELLA MASTERMAN^, dau. of Joseph Norris (467), was b. July
22, 1866, in Grant, Minn., and m. Aug. 3, 1884, in Hudson, Wis., Charles,
son of Isaac and Elisabeth (Tibbits) Farnham. He was b. Dec. 29, 1856,
in Palmyra, Me.; is now a farmer, residing in Stillwater, Minn.
Children of Charles and Ella (Masterman) Farnham.
22S1 i. May Belle Lucy^ b. June 28, 1886, in Stillwater, Minn.
2282 ii. Daniel Charles, b. Feb. 4, 1888, in Hugo, Minn.
1141
ELDORA MASTERMAN^, dau. of Benjamin Joy (470), was b.
Apr. II, 1846, in Phillips, Me., and m. Sept. 20, 1866, in Stillwater, Minn.,
James, jr., son of James and Jane (Simpson) Middleton. He was b.
May 20, 1833, in Ireland ; resided for a while in Woodbury, Minn.; is now
a dealer in real estate and loans and res. 144 Main St., St. Paul, Minn.
He is a democrat ; has filled with honor many public and private offices,
and has served two terms in the state legislature. Mr. and Mrs. Middle-
ton are members of the Congregational chr. and have traveled extensively,
both in Europe and the United States.
Children of James and Eldora (Masterman) Middleton.
BORN in WOODBURY, MINN., EXCEPT LAST CHILD.
2283 i. Arthur Caldwell^ b. May i, d. Aug. 7, 1867.
2284 ii. Clara Evelyn, b. June 6, 1868 ; was educated in the common and high schools in
St. Paul, Minn., entered Carlton College at Northfield, Minn., in Jan., 1885, at-
tended two years ; is an artist and musician. She m. June 14, 1888, in St. Paul,
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 229
Clarence E., son of Henry and Anna (Lowe) She'iin. He was b. Oct. 20,
1S63, in Peterboro', Ont., Can.; grad. from the collegiate institute at the
same place, attended Victoria University at Cobourg, Ont., Can., for three years,
became an undergraduate in spring 1884, went west to St. Paul, in Sept., 1884
and after studying law for one year, he began newspaper work, and is now busi-
ness manager. Mr. and Mrs. Sherin are members of the Presbyterian chr. and
have traveled much in the United States. They res. at 324 Olmstead St.,
St. Paul.
2285 iii. Georgiella, b. June 2, 187 1.
2286 iv. James Edwin, b. June 7, 1873.
2287 V. Alice Catherine, b. Mar. 26, d. Aug. 11, 1S75.
228S vi. Margaret Jane, b. Aug. 19, 1879.
3289 vii. Annie Belle, b. Nov. 12, 1881, in .St. Paul, Minn., where she d. Apr. 21, 1884.
1149
FANNIE REBECCA GREENWOOD^, dau. of Sarah Sprague
Houghton (471), was b. Sept. ii, 1843, in Weld, Me., and d. July 10,
1868, in Wilton, Me. She m. Oct. 4, 1866, in Wilton, Samuel Orestus,
son of Joseph and Sylvia A. (Learnard) Wood. He was b. Dec. 11, 1844,
in Farmington, Me.; has resided in Wilton and Lewiston, Me., and is now
a civil engineer in Chicago, 111.
Child of Samuel Orestus and Fannie Rebecca (Greenwood) Wood.
2290 i. Walter Joseph^ b. Apr. 15, 1868, in Wilton, Me.; is unmarried, and a student
and teacher in Wilton.
1150
FRANKLIN WILLARD GORDON^, son of Rebecca Masterman
Houghton (4 '72), was b. Feb. 11, 1837, in Weld, Me.; was educated in the
common and high schools in Franklin co., Me.; was assistant army surgeon
in the Civil war ; grad. from Hahnemann Medical College, 1866; served as
president of the Rock River Institute of Homoeopathy ; is now first vice-
president of the Illinois Hom. Medical Association ; member and surgeon
of Will Robinson Post G. A. R., in Sterling, III, where he is a practising
physician and surgeon. He is a republican and a member of the Congre-
gational Chr. of Sterling; has resided consecutively in Fort Fairfield, Me.,
Morris, Chicago, and Sterling, 111.; in the last place since 1866.
He m. June 15, 1869, in Detroit, Mich., Florence Viola, dau. of
Elbridge Gerry and Roxanna Isabel (Simpson) Allen. She was b. June
15, 1842, in Stetson, Me., and in 1852 removed with her parents to Detroit,
where she was educated in the public schools. She taught music for sev-
eral years ; was a member of the Congregational Chr. in Sterling from 1876
until her death. May 27, 1882.
Child of Franklin Willard and Florknck Viola (Allen) Gordon.
2291 i. Alice E.'*, b. IsTov. 12, 1877, in Sterling, 111.
2^0 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1152
ALPHONZO LUZERNE HOUGHTON^, son of Azel Ephraim
(473), was b. May 3, 1847, in Weld, Me.; was fitted for college at the
Farmington and Wilton Academies, and at the Nichols Latin School. He
entered Bates College in 1866, and after graduation spent two years at
Bates Theological School. In 1872 he was chosen pastor at the Free
Baptist Chr., Lawrence, Mass. In 1876 he received a call to the Roger
Williams Chr., Providence, R. I., but declined at the solicitation of the
Lawrence chr. and remained until Oct. i, 1880, when he resigned on
account of impaired health. Although he took a four months' trip to Eu-
rope in 1878, he received no permanent benefit. After his resignation he
went to Colorado and remained there until Apr., 1881. No improvement
appearing, he returned to Weld, where he d. Oct. 2, 1881. Though frail
in body, he possessed a face indicative of great intelligence, energy, and
purity of character. By nature he was a student and greatly attached to
his books ; and being frank and true to his fellow-students, naturally social
and sympathetic, he won many friends. In the public debate of the
sophomore year he was awarded the prize, and at graduation he received
the highest honor of his class. As a scholar he had high aspirations, and
as a minister of the gospel he exemplified his early thoughts and training.
By his will the Bates College received his valuable library and the money
which he had accumulated.
He m. Jan. i, 1873, in Bath, Me., Harriet Bernice, dau. of Elisha P.
and Elizabeth F. (Sawyer) Mallett. She was b. Mar. 20, 185 1, in Bath,
and d. Sept. 2, 1876, in Lawrence.
Child of Alphon/.o Luzerne and Harriet Bernice (Mallett) Houghton.
2292 i. Arthur Sewell^ b. July 27, d. Sept. 15, 1S76, in Lawrence, Mass.
1153
LUELLA ELIZA HOUGHTON^, dau. of Azel Ephraim (413),
was b. July 25, 1852, in Weld, Me., where she m. Apr. 18, 1882, Tilton
Alfred, son of Alfred B. and Susan (Lang) Elliott. He was b. Mar.
17, 1856, in Searsport, Me.; removed to Monroe, Me., and is now a manu-
facturer of clothing in Brooks, Me. He grad. from Maine Central Insti-
tute, Pittsfield, 1879, ^^^ is a Mason. Both are members of the Freewill
Baptist chr.
Child of Tilton Alfred and Luella Eliza (Houghton) Elliott.
2293 i. Lewis Azel^, b. Jan. 26, 1SS8, in Brooks, Me.
1156
FRANK BOUTELLE FULLERS, son of Harriet Atwood
Houghton (476), was b. Aug. 28, 1853, in Wilton, Me., where he was
'-p-i^Lc^y^^^f^-tr^ — ,
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 23 I
educated at the academy and at the Maine Wcsleyan Seminary; grad. from
Bates College in 1875; grad. from Harvard Medical School in 1878; was
house officer at Rhode Island Hospital from Mar. i, 1879, to Mar. i, 1880;
and was house officer at Boston Lying-in Hos|:)ital, Mar. i, 1880, to July i,
1880. He is now a practising physician in Pawtucket, R. I., medical ex-
aminer of same place and also of town of Lincoln, R. L, member of R. 1.
Medical Society, and a republican.
He m. Sept. 13, 1881, in Wilton, Cordelia Libby Newman (1427),
who was b. Apr. 8, 1857, in Carthage, Me., and grad. from Westbrook
Seminary, 1874.
Child of Frank Boutelle and Cordeeia Liht!y (Newman) P^tllkr.
2294 i. Margaret May", b. Apr. 25, icSS6, in Pawtucket, R. I.
1162
WILLIAM JAMES MASTERMAN^, son of Albion C. (480),
was b. Feb. 28, 185 1, in Stillwater, Minn., and is a farmer and carpenter
in Oakdale, Minn. He m. (i) Aug. 10, 1873, in Stillwater, Fidella Mas-
TERMAN (1029), who was b. May 6, 1852, in Stillwater, and d. June 6,
1883. He m. (2) Apr. 27, 1884, in St. Paul, Minn., Anna Peter, who was
b. Dec. 7, 1863, ill Germany.
Children of William James and Fidella (Masterman) Masterman.
2295 i. LiLLiE^ b. Aug. I, .
2296 ii. Edna, b. June 30, .
2297 iii. Clara, b. Jan. 2, .
229S iv. Ella, b. May 25, .
11G5
CALISTA JANE MASTERMAN^, dau. of Asa (481), was b.
May i6, 185 1, in Weld, Me., where she m. (i) Jan. 30, 1869, Charles B.
Taft (1339). He was b. Aug. 22, 1843, in Weld, and d. Aug. 31, 1872,
in Stillwater, Minn. She m. (2) June 30, 1886, in Fargo, Dak., Lewis, son
of Charles and Betsey (Greenwood) Grant. He was b. Oct. 12, 1848, in
Solon, Me.; is a farmer and now res. in Durbin, Dak.; previously he re-
sided in Stillwater, and in Boston, Mass.
Child of Charles B. and Calista Jane (Masterman) Taft.
2299 i. Fred Charles", b. Sept. 29, 1870, in Stillwater, Minn.
Child of Lewis and Calista Jane (Masterman) Grant.
2300 i. Pearl Louise, b. Jan. 23, 1888, in Durbin, Dak.
1166
FRANK AUGUSTINE MASTERMAN^, son of Asa (481), was b.
Dec. 28, 1854, in Weld, Me., where he still lives, a farmer. He m. Dec,
232 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1873, in Weld, Lois L., dau. of Gilman and Angelina (Holman) Storer.
She was b. Dec. 7, 1852, in Carthage, Me.
Children of Frank Augustine and Lois L. (Storer) Masterman.
born in weld, me.
2301 i. LiLLiE A.^ b, June ic, 1S75.
2302 ii. Arthur, b. May 7, d. Aug. i, 1879.
2303 iii. Cleveland, b. Mar. 15, 1884.
1169
ADELLA MASTERMAN8, dau. of Levi (484), was b. Nov. 29,
1862, in Weld, Me., and m. June 18, 1882, in Stillwater, Minn., Everett
P., son of W. W. and Melissa (Mitchell) Judkins. He was b. Aug. 9,
1859, in Carthage, Me., and is now a teamster in Stillwater.
Children of Everett P. and Adella (Masterman) Judkins.
BORN in STILLWATER, MINN.
2304 i. Archie C.^, b. July 9, 1883.
2305 ii. Elton L., b. Feb. 11, 1885.
2306 iii. Melissa A., b. Mar. i, 1889.
1173
BETSEY REBECCA WOOD^, dau. of Rebecca Keyes (488),
was b. June 16, 1853, in West Boylston, Mass., and m. Jan. 26, 1883, in
Niverville, N. Y., Lewis, son of John and Louise (Merritt) Craft. He
was b. July 12, 1843, in Pleasant Valley, N. Y.; lived in Newburgh, N. Y.,
for a while and is now a moulder, residing at 69 Washington St., Green-
bush, N. Y.
Child of Lewis and Betsey Rebecca (Wood) Craft.
2307 i. George S.^, b. Dec. 21, 1884, in Greenbush, N. Y.
1175
LILLIA HELENA WOOD^, dau. of Rebecca Keyes (488), was
b. Apr. 27, 1863, in West Boylston, Mass.. and m. Nov. 26, 1882, in Hop-
kinton, Mass., Frederick Leonard Pierce.
Child of Frederick Leonard and Lillia Helena (W'ood) Pierce.
230S i. George Frederick^, b. Aug. 27, 1883, in Spencer, Mass.
1178
HATTIE L. KEYES8, dau. of James C. (491), was b. Aug. 2,
1864, in Shrewsbury, Mass., where she attended school. She m. Oct. 6,
1885, in Worcester, Mass., Napoleon, son of Samuel and Mary Ann (La-
FAMILY IN AMERICA.
233
chopelle) Rogers. He was b. Dec. 2, 1858, in St. Albans, Vt.; is a driver
of a public carriage and res. 98 Providence St., Worcester.
Children of Napoleon and Hattie L. (Keyes) Rogers,
born in worcester, mass.
2309 i. Alice E.^ b. May 25, 1886.
2310 ii. Frank N., b. May 5, d. Aug. 15, 1S87.
231 1 iii. Fanny, b. June 12, d. Sept. 19, 1888.
1179
DALLIE ANNIE KEYES«, dau. of James C. (491), was b. Apr.
23, 1867, i" Shrewsbury, Mass., and m. July 2, 1883, in Worcester, Mass.,
George Merrill, son of Merrill and Melissa (Shaw) Oakes. He was b.
Oct. 2, 1849, ii"^ Orange, Mass., and is a manufacturer of eaves-troughs
and conductors, residing at 33 Per ave., Worcester.
Children of George Merrill and Dallie Annie (Keyes) Oakes.
born in shrewsbury, mass.
2312 i. Melissa Harriet^ b. Dec. 19, 18S4.
2313 ii. Mary Ida, b. Apr. 27, 1886.
1183
EVA AUGUSTA HOSMER^, dau. of Augusta Ann Keyes
(493), was b. Aug. 15, 1863, in Greenbush, N. Y., where she m. Nov. 6,
1882, John, son of William and Bridget (Orr) Hall. He was b. Dec. 8,
1 861, in Dublin, Ireland; is a tally-man, living in Greenbush, N. Y.
Children of John and Eva Augusta (Hosmer) Hall.
born in greenbush, n. y.
2314 i. George Arthur^ b. Feb. 18, 1883.
2315 ii. Jennie Viola, b. July I, 1885.
2316 iii. Fannie Francis, b. Jan. 27, 1888.
1183
GEORGIA AUGUSTA MOORED dau. of Hannah Keyes (494),
was b. May 19, 1856, in West Boylston, Mass., and m. Dec. 31, 1883, in
Greenbush, N. Y., Peter A., son of Peter M. and Catherine E. (Halen-
beck) Vanderpool. He was b. Aug. 17, 185 1, in Greenbush, N. Y.; is a
common laborer; resided at one time in Bethlehem, N. Y., but now lives
in Greenbush.
Children of Peter A. and Georgia Augusta (Moore) Vanderpool.
2317 i. Levi A.^, b. Aug. i6, 1884, in Greenbush, N. Y.
2318 ii. Florence May, b. Aug. 30, 1885, in Greenbush.
2319 iii. Catherine E., b. Oct. 19, 1887, in East Greenbush, N. Y.
234 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1187
ALBERT HAINES JONES^, son of Judith Stearns (497), was
b. Oct. 27, 1841, in Billerica, Mass., and d. Oct. 13, 1873. He m. Nov. 9,
1865, Elizabeth Rice Kendall, of Hillsboro', N. H., where she still
res.
Child of Albert Haines and Elizabeth Rice (Kendall) Jones.
2320 i. Albert Howard^, b. Oct. 13, 1S6S.
1188
NELLIE MARIA JONES^ dau. of Judith Stearns (497), was
b. Nov. 15, 1 85 1, in Billerica, Mass., where she m. Sept. 26, 1872, Fred-
erick Cyrus, son ot Sumner and Rizpah Ann (Thompson) Bemis. He
was b. Oct. 15, 1843, in Troy, N. H.; is a merchant, now residing at 'j'j'j
North Logan ave., Cleveland, O. He formerly lived in Orange, Mass.
Children of Frederick Cyrus and Nellie Maria (Jones) Bemis.
2321 i. Anthony Jones^ b. June 20, 1S76, in Billerica, Mass.
2322 ii. Nellie Marian, b. Sept. 20, 18S0, in Cleveland, O.
2323 iii. Fred Sumner, b. Mar. 24, 1S84, in Cleveland.
1189
MARIETTA DUSTAN^, dau. of Mary Jane Bolton (503), was
b. Mar. 13, 1847, in Billerica, Mass., and m. Feb. 4, 1864, John, son of
Abraham and Mary E. (Tid) Dates. He was b. Mar. 11, 1836, in New
Jersey, and is a farmer at Sterling Station, N. Y.
Children of John and Marietta (Dustan) Dates,
born in sterling, n. y.
2324 i. Fred L.^ b. Sept. 2, 1866; d. May 7, 1868.
2325 ii. Lettie J., b. May ii, 1869; m. Oct. 10, 1887, in Westbury, N. Y., Benjamin, son
of Stephen and Violet (Carter) Pelton. He was b. Aug. 20, , in Sterling,
where he res., a farmer.
2326 iii. James B., b. Feb. 26, 1872.
2327 iv. Chester, b. Jan. 28, 1S75.
232S V. Bertie A., b. Nov. 19, 1877.
2329 vi. George H., b. Apr. 24, 1882.
2330 vii. Edn.\ E., b. Feb. 23, 1886.
1191
JOSEPHINE DUSTAN8, dau. of Mary Jane Bolton (503), was
b. Oct. 27, 1850, and m. Aug. 5, 1866, Kenyan of Michigan, who was
b. June 14, 1849.
Children of and Josephine (Dustan) Kenyan.
2331 i- John S.^ b. May 27, 1867 ; d. Aug. 3, 1879.
2332 ii. Cora Jane, b. May 16, 1872 ; d. Dec. 23, 1877.
2333 iii. Rydi a., b. Aug. 5, 1875.
2334 iv. Marietta, b. Sept. 30, 1879.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 235
1209
SARAH ANN NOYES^ dau. of Harriet Potter (539), was b.
Sept. 17, 1836, in Carthage, Me., and m. Dec. 6, 1855, in Boston, Mass.,
James C, son of Moses and Betsey Elizabeth (Grant) Danforth. He
was b. Feb. 25, 1832, in Rome, Me.; removed to Brunswick, Me.; later to
Boston, and is now a farmer in Dixfield, Me.
Children of Jamks C. and Sarah Ann (Noyes) Dani'orth.
BORN in boston, MASS.
2335* '• James Warren^ b. Dec. 11, 1S58.
2336* ii. Fred Wesley, b. Sept. 13, 1862.
2337 iii. Clarence Emery, b. Dec. 10, 1S64; is unmarried.
2338 iv. Hattie May, b. Apr. 19, 1870, in Dixfield, Me.; is unmarried.
2339 V. Sarah Elizabeth, b. Dec. 30, 1874, in Carthage, Me., where she d. Jan. 11, 1S82.
1311
MARY ELIZABETH POTTERS, dau. of Robert, jr. (540), was
b. Oct. I, 1840, in Carthage, Me., and m. Dec. 10, 1857, in Wilton, Me.,
George, son of Charles and Susannah (Lane) Bass. He was b. Mar. 10,
1826, in Weld, Me., and is now a merchant in East Wilton.
Children of George and Mary Elizabeth (Potter) Bass.
born, IN east WILTON, ME.
2340* i. Lillian Etta^, b. Nov. 10, 1859.
2341 ii. Charles Albert, b. May 11, 1863; attended the high school in Thomaston, Me.,
academy in Wilton, Me., and grad. from Mass. College of Pharmacy, Apr. 29,
1885. He is unmarried and a pharmacist at cor. Trowbridge and Main sts.,
Cambridge, Mass.; res. 837 Main st. He is a republican, a member of Frank-
lin Council, No. 50, Royal Arcanum, Cambridge, and his religious views are
liberal.
2342 iii. Lena Florence, b. Dec. 15, 1S70.
2343 iv. Clifford Winslow, b. Apr. 13, 1873.
2344 V. GiRARD Newman, b. Nov. 29, 1881.
1313
ELLEN LUCY POTTERS, dau. of Robert, jr. (540), was b. May
25, 1843, i" Weld, Me., and m. Jan. i, 1870, in East Wilton, Me., John
Shepard, son of John and Sophia (Bean) Smith. He was b. June 6, 1826,
in Chesterville, Me.; removed to Jay, Me., and is now a blacksmith in
East Wilton.
Children of John Shepard and Ellen Lucy (Potter) Smith.
ALL except CH. IV BORN IN EAST WILTON, ME.
2345 i. Bertha Lunette^, b. Oct. 17, 1870.
2346 ii. Robert Potter, b. Sept. 3, 1872.
2347 iii. Linwood Chester, b. Oct. 31, 1S74.
2348 iv. Marion Leigh, b. Nov. 30, 1876, in Farmington, Me.
2349 V. Angie Marie, b. Dec. 23, 1878.
236 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1316
LUNETTE EVELYN POTTERS, dau. of Robert, jr. (540), was
b. Mar. 14, 1853, in Weld, Me.; attended public schools in Portland and the
academy in Wilton, Me., and m. Oct. 22, 1887, in East Wilton, Albion
Davie, son of Jesse Davie and Clara M. (Twichell) Wilson. He was b.
Dec. 6, 1842, in Topsham, Me.; attended school at Topsham, Litchfield,
and Bethel, Me.; went to sea when 17 years of age for five years ; was in
California two years ; since 1866 he has been in the drug business, — ten
years at Buckfield, two at Thomaston, ten at Lincoln, Me., and removed
in the summer of 1889 to Bangor, Me. He is a Knight of Honor and Odd
Fellow, a republican, and attends the Methodist chr.
2350
2351
2352
Children of Albion Davie and Lunette Evelyn (Potter) Wilson.
Frank Albion", b. Feb. 18, 1879, in Thomaston, Me.
Robert Potter, b. Feb. 28, 1883, in Lincoln, Me.
Richard Luther, b. Dec. 28, 1884, in Lincoln.
1330
FRANK RUSSELL8, son of Hannah Potter (541), was b. Feb.
24, 1849, in Hallowell, Me., and is now a farmer in Arthur, Dak. He m.
Feb. 18, 1885, in Farmington, Me., Susie A., dau. of George and Margaret
(Sprague) Cummings. She was b. Aug. 7, 1864, in Farmington.
Children of Frank and Susie A. (Cummings) Russell.
born in ARTHUR, DAK.
2353 i. Carl E.^, b. Apr. 9, 1886.
2354 ii. Ethel M., b. Sept. 9, 18S7.
1221
ALMON BUTTERS RUSSELL^, son of Hannah Potter (541),
was b. Nov. 3, 1853, in Hallowell, Me.; is now a farmer residing in Ame-
nia. Dak., where he settled in Apr., 1877, being one of the first settlers.
He is a republican. He m. Dec. 9, 1880, in Amenia, Carrie Elizabeth
Brown (2099). She was b Jan. 15, 1859, in Mendota, 111.
Children of Almon Butters and Carrie Elizabeth (Brown) Russell.
BORN in amenia, DAK.
23S5
2356
2357
Earl Wayne^ b. Sept. 15, 1881 ; d. Nov. 10, 1S86.
Etna Merle, Id. Sept. 10, 1883.
Mabel Editha, b. Nov. 20, 18S8.
1226
HERBERT LARKIN SMITH^, son of Belinda Potter (542),
was b. Nov. II, 1858, in Charlestown, Mass.; removed to Stillwater, Minn.,
and is now a farmer in Casselton, Dak. He m. Nov. 23, 1880, in Fargo,
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 237
Dak., Nellie Virginia, dau. of John and Emma (Southwick) Wheeler.
She was b. Feb. 22, 1863, in Humphrey Centre, N. Y.
2358
2359
2360
Children of Herbert Larkin and Nellie Virginia (Wheeler) Smith.
Elmer Larkin^, b. Nov. 11, 188 1, in Casselton, Dak.
Lillian Virginia, b. Mar. 3, 1883, in Charlestown, Mass.
Walter Amidon, b Feb. 25, 1886, in Casselton.
1237
ALICE EDITH SMITHS dau. of Belinda Potter (543), was b.
July 17, 1862, in Charlestown, Mass., where she m. Nov. 18, 1885, Frank
Estabrooks, son of Edwin and Elizabeth (Day) Sibley. He was b. Apr.
I, 1859, in Charlestown, where he still res., a teamster. Residence, No. 5
Pleasant-st. court.
Child of Frank Estabrooks and Alice Edith (Smith) Siuley.
2361 i. Lincoln Potter^, b. Dec. 27, 1886, in Charlestown, Mass.
1338
JOHN ST0RER8, son of Joseph, jr. (546), was b. Oct. 4, 1834, in
Weld, Me., where he received a common-school education. He belonged
to no church ; in politics was republican. Resided in Portland, Wis., for
a while and was later a farmer in Columbus, Wis., where he d. Sept. 26,
1880. He m. Nov., 1858, in Portland, Wis., Kate, dau. of Michael and
Nancy (Conners) Coughlin. She was b. Mar. 17, 1841, in Dublin, Ire-
land, and is living in Danville, Wis.
Children of John and Kate (Coughlin) Storer.
born in PORTLAND, WIS.
2362
2363
2364
Nora C.^, b. Aug. 6, 1859 ; is unmarried.
Hattie a., b. Jan. 22, 1862 ; is unmarried and res. in Danville, Wis.
Charlie A., b. Apr. 19, 1864; grad. in July, 1888, from the Illinois College of
Pharmacy at Chicago, 111.; is a pharmacist', but has not yet settled in business,
and res. in Danville.
2365 iv. Mattie, b. Apr. 11, 1866; is unmarried and res. in Danville.
1339
LUCY STORER8, dau. of Joseph, jr. (546), was b. Feb. i, 1837,
in Weld, Me., and m. July 30, 1866, in Hastings, Minn., Otto, son of Sam-
uel and Mandana (Smith) Fuller. He was b. Mar. 15, , in Monkton,
Vt., and is a farmer in Northfield, Minn.
Children of Otto and Lucy (Storer) Fuller.
BORN IN northfield, MINN.
2366 i. Castara^, b. Apr. 6, ; m. Oct. i8, 1888, W. A. Tarbox.
2367 ii. Myran, b. May 16, .
238 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1230
GARDNER STORER^, son of Joseph, jr. (546), was b. May 22, 1840,
in Weld, Me., and removed with parents to Wisconsin, when he was six
years of age; thence to River Point, Minn., where he is a farmer. He m.
June 9, 1 86 1, in Warsaw, Minn., Rosa, dau. of Fredric and Eva Rosena
(Monvets) Zimmerman. She was b. Dec. 11, 1842, in lUinois.
Children of Gardner and Rosa (Zimmerman) Storer.
Amanda Jane^, b. Aug. 22, 1862, in Warsaw, Minn.
Mary Louise, h. Mar. 31, 1864, in Warsaw; is unmarried and teaches school in
River Point, Minn.
Lillian E., b. May 22, 1866, in Warsaw; is unmarried and is postmaster in Argyle,
Minn.
John William, b. Dec. 17, 1868, in Wells, Minn.; is a farmer in River Point.
Fred, b. Sept. 7, 1871, in Wells ; is a farmer in River Point.
Sarah M., b. Dec. 29, 1873, in River Point ; d. Aug. 9, 1875.
Delbert E., b. Sept. 28, 1876, in River Point; d. July 29, 1879.
Guy Earl, b. Oct. 12, 1S78, in River Point.
Inez A., b. Sept. 11, 1881, in River Point.
George A., b. Feb. 28, 1886, in River Point.
1335
2368*
2369
i.
ii.
2370
iii.
2371
iv.
2372
v.
2373
VI.
2374
Vll.
2375
2376
VIll
i.x.
2377
X.
HELEN NEWELL STORER^, dau. of Benjamin (547), was b.
Apr. 15, 1845, in Me.xico, Me., and m. Dec. 25, 1881, in Rumford, Me.,
Andrew, jr., son of Andrew Lang. He was b. Sept. 7, 1855, in New Jer-
sey; lived in Boston, Mass., for a while, and is now a night watchman in
the spool mill, Dixfield, Me.
Children of Andrew and Helen Newell (Storer) Lang.
2378 i. George F.**, b. Aug. 30, 1882, in Mexico, Me.
2379 ii. Arthur L., b. Oct. 7, 1883, in Rumford Falls, Me.
2380 iii. Ethel C, b. Sept. 2, 1888, in Dixfield, Me.
1338
ANNETTE W. STORER^, dau. of Benjamin (547), was b. Sept.
5, 1853, in Mexico, Me., and m. Nov. 26, 1874, in Rumford Point, Me.,
Albion, son of Sewell and Sarah (Ham) Goff. He was b. Mar. 9, 1853,
in Auburn, Me.; removed to Roxbury, Me., and is now a farmer in Mexico.
Children of Albion and Annette W. (Storer) Goff.
born in roxbury, me.
23S1 i. Eugene Harcourt^ b. June 8, 1S77.
2382 ii. Guy Horace, b. May 8, 1879.
2383 iii. Mabel Gertrude, b. July 6, 1886.
1243
ALMON STORER8, son of David (548), was b. July 4, 1845, in
Weld, Me., and removed to Grant, Minn., where he is a farmer. P. O. ad-
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 239
dress, Stillwater, Minn. He m. Sept. 28, 1875, in Woodbury, Minn.,
Ellen, dau. of William and Isabel (Walker) Middleton. She was b. Oct.
10, 1855, in Woodbury.
Children ok Almon and Ellen (Middleton) Storer.
BORN in grant, MINN.
2384 i. Charles Edwin^ b. Sept. 4, 1876.
2385 ii. May Belle, b. Jan. 28, 1880.
1344
ALMINA STORER8, dau. of David (548), was b. Feb. 28, 1847,
in Weld, Me., where she attended the common schools and became a mem-
ber of the Freewill Baptist chr. She m. Feb. 4, 1871, in Phillips, Me.,
Lyman Malanthus, son of Apollos and Abby W. (McClench) Keen. He
was b. May 16, 1842, in Livermore, Me.; attended the common schools of
Phillips ; lived for a while in Avon, Me., and is now a farmer in Granite
P"alls, Minn. He is a republican; served ten months in the 5th Me. bat-
tery in the Civil war and is a member of the I. O. Russell Post, 136,
G. A. R.
Children of Lyman Malanthus and Almina (Storer) Keen.
23S6 i. Sarah Almina^ b. May 13, 1872, in Avon, Me.
2387 ii. Effie May, b. Oct. 17, 1874, in Phillips, Me.
1248
EMMA BARRON STORER^, dau. of David (548), was b. Oct.
19, 1857, in Weld, Me., where she received education in the public schools.
She m. Mar. 30, 1886, in Granite Falls, Minn., Elisha Turner, son of
Reuben and Isabel (Pratt) Hutchinson. He was b. Nov. 22, 1853, in
Weld; removed to Carthage, Me.; thence to Minnesota Falls, Minn., where
he is a farmer. He received education in the schools of Weld and Carthage •
is a democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson attend the Freewill Baptist chr_
Child of Elisha Turner and Emma Barron (Storer) Hutchinson.
23S8 i. Earle Vernon^, b. July 21, 18S7, in Minnesota Falls, Minn.
1250
LIZZIE ESTELLE STORER^, dau. of David (548), was b. Apr.
II, 1861, in Weld, Me., and m. Aug. 21, 1881, in Madrid, Me., Ezra Wins-
low, son of Sylvanus and Sarah Ann (Ames) Pratt. He was b. May 9,
1858, in Avon, Me.; is a farmer; lived for a while in Phillips, Me., but
now res. in Weld. He is bro. to Luella Augusta (Pratt) Masterman
(963).
Children of Ezra Winslow and Lizzie Estelle (Storer) Pratt.
BORN in weld, me.
2389 i. Ida May^, b. Mar. 24, 1882.
2390 ii. Gracie Marie, b. Nov. 26, 1887.
240 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1355
GEORGE ST0RER8, go,^ of Aaron (550), was b. Jan. 6, 1851, in
St. John, N. B., where he attended private schools for seven years; is a
farmer ; has resided in Bloomington, Kan., but now lives in Alton, Kan.
He is a republican, a member of Occidental Lodge, No. 207, and a Free
Mason. He m. Sept. 11, 1877, in Bloomington, Mollie A., dau. of Zolo-
mon J. and Delia (Hinkle) Clair. She was b. Jan. 23, 1854, in Ringold
CO., la. Mr. and Mrs. Storer are members of the Christian Chr. in Bloom-
ington.
Children of George and Mollie A. (Clair) Storer.
BORN IN bloomington, KAN.
2391 i. George Aaron^, b. Feb. 10, 1879.
2392 ii. Anna Delia, b. Oct. 14, 1881.
1256
EMMA JANE STORER^, dau. of Aaron (550), was b. Dec. 17,
1852, in St. John, N. B., and m. June 29, 1873, in Poland, Me., Charles
Edwin, son of Thomas and Priscilla (Jones) Bragdon. He was b. July
20, 1847, in Cornish, Me.; is a shoemaker; resided for a while in Po-
land, but is now loQated in Auburn, Me.
Children of Charles Edwin and Emma Jane (Storer) Bragdon.
born in poland, me.
2393 i- John EBEN^ b. Aug. 3, 1875.
2394 ii. Elizabeth Priscilla, b. Apr. 6, 1877.
2395 iii. Hattie May, b. Feb. 16, 1879; ^- May 21, 1888, in Auburn, Me.
BORN in auburn, ME.
2396 iv. Harry Thomas, b. July 28, 1882; d. May 11, 18S3, in Auburn, Me.
2397 V. Ethel Ann, b. July 27, 1884.
2398 vi. Wallace Edwin, b.July 24, 1887.
1268
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HAWES^, son of Rachel S. Storer
(553), was b. Dec. i6, 1844, in Weld, Me.; is a farmer and carpenter in
Rapidan, Minn. He m. Jan. i, 1868, in Lyra, Minn., Lydia A., dau. of
Sherman King. She was b. Oct. 4, 1839, in Canada.
Children of Benjamin Franklin and Lydia A. (King) Hawes.
2399 i. Ev.\ May^, b. Sept. 30, 1869, in Beauford, Minn.; m. June 11, 1887, in Mankato,
Minn., William Henry, son of Gerlbodas and Mary Ann (Hill) McDowell.
He was b. Aug. 6, 1864, ^^ Alma City, Minn., and is now a farmer in Rapidan,
Minn.
2400 ii. Effie Belle, b. June 12, 187 1, in Iowa.
2401 iii. Clarence Manning, b. Apr. 22, 1873, in Iowa.
2402 iv. Myrtie E., b. Jan. 16, 1876, in Beauford.
2403 V. Lilly Grace [twin], b. Jan. i. 1878, in Beauford.
2404 vi. U. S. Grant [twin], b. Jan. i, 187S, in Beauford, where he d. Aug. 3, 18S1.
2405 vii. George Stanley, b. July 24, 1S81, in Beauford.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 24I
1370
CHARLES HAWES8, son of Rachel S. Stoker (553), was b.
June 3, 1850, in Portland, Wis.; educated at the high school, Columbus,
Wis.; was a merchant from 1871 to 1877, since which time has been a
farmer and teacher. He has been teacher for nineteen terms, town-clerk
for five years, justice of the peace for two years, and postmaster four and
one-half years. He was a republican for fifteen years, but is now a prohi-
bitionist; has resided in several places in Minnesota, but is now located at
Beauford, Minn.
He m. Nov. 3, 1873, in Beauford, Mary Alfina, dau. of Henry and
Elmina M. (Hamlin) Grover. She was b. Nov. 30, 1853, in Wallingford,
Vt.; is a member of the W. C. T. U. They are both members of the M.
E. chr., now joined with the United Brethren chr.
Children of Charles and Mary Alfina (Grover) Hawes.
2406 i. Alpha Charles**, b. Feb. 12, 1876, in Good Thunder, Minn.
2407 ii. Elmer Benjamin, b. Oct. 15, 1877, in Beauford, Minn.
2408 iii. Alfred Bertra.m, b. Sept. 30, 18S1, in Gates, Minn.
2409 iv. W.A.LTER Benjamin, b. Oct. 2, 1883, in Gates, Minn.
2410 V. Ethel Jennie, b. Aug. 21, 1885, in Beauford.
241 1 vi. Lester Cyril, b. Apr. 22, 1888, in Beauford.
1371
I
I
GUZMAN HAWES8, son of Rachel S. Storer (553), was b. Jan. 3,
1853, in Portland, Wis., where he received education and also at the high
school in Columbus, Wis. He is a republican and a farmer, and res. in
Beauford, Minn.
He m. Nov. 21, 1877, in Mankato, Minn., Carrie Mary, dau. of Oro-
mal W. and Caroline E. (Cox) Slafter. She was b. June 27, 1856, in
Monticello, Minn., where she attended the public schools and also the
State Normal School of Mankato, but did not complete the course of study
in the latter. She followed teaching for several years; is of the Presbyte-
rian faith and has traveled over a large portion of the United States.
Children of Gilman and Carrie Mary (Slaftkr) Hawks.
BORN in beauford, MINN.
2412 i. Ralph Willls Stevens^, b. Aug. 19, 1878.
2413 ii. Jessie Florence, b. July 12, 1882.
2414 iii. Carl Bruce, b. Mar. 16, 1885.
1273
ELWIN LAMONT HAWES^, son of Rachel S. Storer (553),
was b. Nov. 4, 1855, in Portland, Wis.; has resided in Columbus, Wis.,
Good Thunder and Wadena, Minn., and is now a dentist in Mankato,
Minn. He m. (i) Mar. i, 1877, in Good Thunder, Adelia C, dau. of
10
242 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Arzy B. and Mary (Writson) Barney. She was b. Oct. i8, i860, in Ce-
resco, Minn., and d. Dec. 25, 1882, in Chicago, 111. He m. (2) Sept. 25,
1883, in Anoka, Minn., Ida M. Coulter. She was b. Dec. ij, 1864, in
Crawford co.. 111.
Child of Elwin Lamont and Adelia C. (Barney) Hawes.
2415 i. Blanche Sophla Mary^, b. Aug. 24, 1878, in Good Thunder, Minn.
Child of Elwin Lamont and Ida M. (Coulter) Hawes.
2416 i. Elwin Lamont, jr., b. Aug. 20, 1886, in Good Thunder, Minn.
1374
ANDREW WALLACE STOKERS, son of Daniel (555), was b.
Jan. 15, 1 85 1, in Portland, Wis., where he was educated in the common
schools and also in the State University, Madison, Wis. He taught school
during winter for six years in Swaledale, la., where he removed in 1873,
and where he still res. He is now engaged in farming; has held the offices
of township assessor and secretary of school board, and is a republican.
He m. Dec. 5, 1878, in Mason City, la., Ettie E., dau. of Amaziah and
Cornelia (Waite) Cannon. She was b. Mar. 9, 1858, in Spring Dale, Wis.
I'hildren of Andrew Wallace and Ettie E. (Cannon) Stoker.
BORN IN swaledale, IA.
2417 i. Andrew Willis^ b Mar. 6, 1880.
2418 ii. Eunice Corneija, b. Apr. 17, 1883.
2419 iii. Daisy Ada, b. May 26, 1886.
1376
EARL RANSOM STORER^, son of Daniel (555), was b. Jan.
12, 1857, in Windsor, Wis.; attended the Northwestern Business College,
Madison, Wis., and removed to Sheffield, la., where he is a farmer. P. O.
address, Swaledale, la. He m. Dec. 28, 1881, in Minneapolis, Minn., Ada
T., dau. of Joseph and Mary Ann (Carney) Proctor. She was b. Oct. 26,
1 861, in Madison.
Children of Earl Ransom and Ada T. (Proctor) Storer.
BORN in SHEFFIELD, IA.
2420 i. Daniel William^, b. Oct. 6, 1882.
2421 ii. George Earl, b. Dec. 9, 1S84.
1379
EDGAR ALLEN BARRON^, son of Emma Storer (556), was b.
Apr. 15, 1854, in Weld, Me.; received education in the graded schools and
Lawrence University, Appleton, Wis., and is now an insurance and real-
estate agent and notary public in Arkansas City, Kan. He is a member
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 243
of the M. E. chr., I. O. O. F., and A. O. U. W. in Arkansas City. He m.
Nov. 6, 188 1, Fannie B. Lent. She was b. Feb. 27, 1861, in Peekskill,
N. Y.
Children of Edgar Allen and Fannie B. (Lent) Bakron.
liORN in ARKANSAS CITY, KAN.
2422 i. Guy Benson^ b. Jan. 27, d. Aug. 30, 1S84.
2423 ii. Percy Allen, b. Oct. 17, 18S5.
1391
JAMES ALPHONZO LANE^, son of James (558), was b. Aug. 8,
1842, in Augusta, Me.; lived a while in Wilkes 13arre, Penn., and is now a
paper hanger and painter in Pittston, Penn. He is a member of the Bap-
tist chr.; a prohibitionist ; served three months in the infantry in the Civil
war; is a member of the G. A. R., I. O. O. F., R. M., and Iron Hall. He
m. (i) June 29, 1867, in Wilkes Barre, Sarah Frances, dau. of Lloyd and
Ossey (Lane) Alkins. She was b. in New York state and d. Sept. 11,
1879, '^"^ Wilkes Barre. He m. (2) July 3, 1882, in Pittston, P^mma H., dau.
of Benjamin and Elizabeth Lloyd. She wash. June 24, 1851, in P^ngland.
No chn.
Child of James Alphonzo and Sarah Frances (Alkins) Lane.
2424 i. Walter^, b. in Wilkes Barre, Penn.
1396
CHARLES WATSON PRENTISS^, son of Hannah Lane (563),
was b. Nov. 15, 1850, in Boston, Mass. Because of a serious accident at
the age of ten, which resulted in the amputation of a limb six years later,
his education was limited, and he turned his attention to carving wood.
In this he has been successful and is now foreman for the firm of Wemyss
Bros. & Co., 511 to 519 Medford St., Charlestown, Mass. He is a repub-
lican and member of the Royal Society of Good Fellows. He res. at 31
Everett st., Somerville, Mass. He ni. Dec. 24, 1873, in Lowell, Mass.,
Ella Florence, dau. of Sylvester F. and Jane (Emery) Knox. She was b.
Sept. 6, 1855, in Newington, N. H.
Children of Charles Watson and Ella Florence (Knox) Prentiss.
2425 i. Carrie Mabel^, b. June 23, 1875, in Melrose, Mass.
2426 ii. Grace Lsadore, b. Jan. 24, 187S, in Melrose.
2427 iii. Hattie Florence, b. June 14, 18S0, in Melrose.
2428 iv. Edward Nathan, b. Sept. 29, 1885, in Cambridgeport, Mass.
1398
J. HARRY PRENTISS^, son of Hannah Lane (563), was b. May
31, 1857, in Weld, Me.; has resided in Boston and Cambridge, Mass., and
is now a traveling salesman, residing at 70 Portland st., Haverhill, Mass,
244 THE Dows Or dowse
He m. Aug. 6, 1879, i" South New Market Junction, N. H., Annie E., dau.
of Henry H. and E. Frances (Alby) Clusky. She was b. Mar. 19, 1856,
in Exeter, N. H.
Child of J. Harry and Annie E. (Clusky) Prentiss.
2429 i. Edith Laura^, b. Nov. 11, 1880, in Haverhill, Mass.
1303
ANDREW HOADLEY TRYON^, son of Susan Lane (563), was
b. Aug. 8, 1853, in Enfield, Conn., where he still res., a mason. He lived
for a time in Hartford, Conn. He m. Dec. 25, 1878, in Enfield, Marilla
F., dau. of Samuel David and Eliza Ann (Clark) Holcomb. She was b.
Dec. 6, 1853, in Southwick, Mass.
Children of Andrew Hoadley and Marilla F. (Holcomb) Tryon.
2430 i. Watson Holcomb^ b. Nov. 22, 1879, '" Enfield, Conn.
2431 ii. Florence Emily, b. Aug. 31, 1881, in Enfield.
2432 iii. Helen Gertrude, b. Sept. 24, 1883, in Hartford, Conn.
-433^ 'V- Alice Louise, b. July 31, 1886, in Enfield.
1317
JAMES R. K. STORER^ son of Henry (566), was b. May 25,
1838, in Weld, Me., and removed to Williams Centre, O., where he is a
manufacturer of laths and shingles, and fork, hoe, and broom handles. He
m. (i) Sept. 27, 1862, in Weld, Annie R., dau. of James and Rhoda (Law-
rence) McLaughlin. She was b. Sept. 28, 1840, in Weld, and d. Apr. 4,
1875, in Williams Centre. No chn. He m. (2) Dec. 6, 1875, i" Arkansas
City, Kan., Laura D., dau. of James and Rhoda (Lawrence) McLaughlin.
She was b. May 2, 1845, in Weld.
Children of James R. K. and Laura D. (McLaughlin) Storer.
born in WILLIAMS CENTRE, O.
2434 i. Frank Ry, b. Aug. 7, 1877.
2435 ii. May, b. Jan. 4, 18S0.
1318
ELIZA A. STORER8, dau. of Henry (566), was b. Nov. 19, 1839,
in Weld, Me., where she m. Apr. 9, 1869, Eben H., son of Ebenezer and
Lovinia (Stanwood) Skofield. He was b. Dec. 22, 183 1, in Weld, where
he still res., a farmer. He is bro. to William Stanwood Skofield (977).
Children of Eben H. and Eliza A. (Storer) Skofield.
BORN IN weld, me.
2436 i. Stanton S.'^ [twin], b. Feb. 13, 1870.
2437 ii. Fessenden S. [twin], b. Feb. 13, 1870.
2438 iii. Henry M., b. Feb. 3, 1872.
2439 iv. Mary O., b. Sept. 15, 1874.
2440 V. LuELLA E., b. Mar. 16, 1876.
2441 vi. Aquilla, b. Feb. 22, 1878.
2442 vii. QuEENiE M., b. May 18, 1879.
2443 viii. Annie L., b. Sept. 23, 1881.
FAMILY IK AMERICA. 245
— ur^3 —
SETH STORER^, son of Leonard (569), was b. Au<;. 31, 1845, in
Weld, Me., and has resided since 1878 in Minnesota Falls (P. O., Granite
Falls), Minn., where he has served eight years on the town board of super-
visors and is a justice of the peace. He m. (i) Nov. 22, 1878, in Minnesota
Falls, LoviNA S., dau. of Edgar and Emily (Woolford) Lampman. She was
b. Nov. 17, 1859, in Cross Plains, Wis., and d. Sept. i, 1882, in St. Peter,
Minn. He m. (2) Sept. 3, 1885, in Minnesota Falls, Sarah J., dau. of
John and P^lizabeth (Whitney) Reed, and wid. of Park. She was b.
Mar. 2, 1853, in Springfield, Mo.
Children of Seth and Ldvina S. (Lampman) Storkk.
born in minnesota falls, minn.
2444 i. LiLLTAN M.'-', b. Oct. 8, 1879.
2445 ii. Julia E., b. May 21, 1882.
1324: ^
ALBERT STORER^ son of Leonard (569), was b. Sept. 8, 1848,
in Weld, Me., and is a house carpenter, residing at no Atwater st., New
Haven, Conn. He is a member of the First Congregational Chr., and
member of the O. U. A. M. order. He formerly resided in Rangeley, Me.
He m. Nov. 13, 1869, in Weld, Emma S., dau. of Harrison and Mary Jane
(Phinney) Holman. She was b. Oct. 12, 1849, in Weld; is largely engaged
in temperance work, being vice-president of the W. C. T. U. of New Ha-
ven, and also president of jail duties.
Children of Albert and Emma S. (Holman) .Storer.
HORN in weld, me.
2446 i. Maud Edna-*, b. Feb. 15, 1874.
2447 ii. Edward Everett, b. July 2, 1876; drowned June 25, 1S83, in Rangeley Lakes, Me.
2448 iii. Robert Algia, b. Sept. 15, 1884.
1333
JOHN SNOWMAN^, son of Julia Storer (571), was b. Aug. 15,
1848, in Weld, Me., and is a blacksmith and carpenter in Rangeley, Me.
He m. Apr. 27, 1872, in Weld, Emma Caroline, dau. of Nehemiah, jr.,
and Clarissa Bradbury (Hovt) Ranger. She was b. Dec. 21, 1853, in
Weld.
Children of John and Emma Caroline (Ranc.er) Snowman.
2449 i. Charles Alvers", b. May 7, 1873, in Weld, Me.; d. Feb. 23, 1874, in Rangeley, Me.
2450 ii. Dora May, b. Oct. 28, 1874, in Weld.
2451 iii. Etta Julia, b. May 2, 1877, in Weld.
2452 iv. William James, b. Oct. 2, d. Dec. 26, 1878, in Rangeley.
2453 V. Cora Bell, b. June 8, 18S0, in Rangeley.
2454 vi. Roland Earl, b. Feb. 15, 1882, in Rangeley.
2455 ^''- Harold James, b. Apr. 22, 1884, in Weld; d. Apr. i, 1889. in Rangeley.
246 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1.340
ALBERT AUGUSTUS NEWMANS son of Augustus Granville
(576), was b. Jan. 19, 1843, in Weld, Me., and is now a farmer in Arkan-
sas City, Kan., where he settled in 1871. He m. Sept. 6, 1869, May
Houghton.
Children of Albert Augustus and May (Houghton) Newman.
2456 i. Pearl^, b. Aug. 28, 1873.
2457 ii. Earl, b. Oct. 23, 1877.
2458 iii. Albert Leavitt, b. Sept. 19, 1881.
2459 iv. Julia May, b. May 28, d. Nov. 12, 1884.
1341
GEORGE WASHINGTON NEWMAN^, son of Augustus Gran-
ville (576), was b. Jan. 30, 1850, in Weld, Me., and is a farmer in Em-
poria, Kan., where he settled about 1871. He m. Mar. 6, 1873, Ella
AuRELiA Storrs, who was b. Feb. 12, 1854.
Children of George Washington and Ella Aurelia (Storrs) Newman.
2460 i. Bertha Elizabeth^, b. July 6, 1877.
2461 ii. Nellie Storrs, b. Sept. 27^ 188 1.
1343
CARRIE MAY NEWMAN^, dau. of Augustus Granville (576),
was b. Aug. 17, 1852, in Weld, Me., where she m. Aug. 25, 1872, Rufus
Cassius, son of Albert and Frances (Joslin) Hayward. He was b. Apr.
7, 1847, i" East Jaffrey, N. H.; grad. from Dartmouth College, 1867; is a
republican and a capitalist. They res. at 1500 Vine place, Minneapolis,
Minn.
Child of Rufus Cassius and Carrie May (Newman) Hayward.
2462 i. Carl Benjamin^, b. Nov. 20, 1876, in Arkansas City, Kan.
1343
FRED CHARLES NEWMAN^, son of Augustus Granville
(576), was b. Oct. 8, 1854, in Weld, Me., and now res. in Emporia, Kan.
He m. July 16, 1879, Clara Wood, who was b. June 14, 1859.
Children of Fred Charles and Clara (Wood) Newman.
2463 i. LuciLE^, b. July 29, 1880.
2464 ii. Calvin Hood, b. Feb. 8, d. Aug. 7, 1883.
2465 iii. Calvin Augustus, b. Feb. 15, 1884.
1344
HATTIE MAY NEWMAN^, dau. of Augustus Granville (576),
was b. Mar. 4, i860, in Weld, Me., and m. Oct. 4, 1882, Charles W. Pur-
rington.
Child of Charles W. and Hattie May (Newman) Purrington.
2466 i. Ray9, b. Aug. 13, 1883.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 247
1348
WILLIAM HERBERT NEWMAN^, son of Liberty (577), was
b. Jan. 29, 1857; is a farmer and res. in Groton, Dak. He m. Dec. 12,
1878, Mary Jane, dau. of Thomas P. Ramsden of Stillwater, Minn. She
was b. Oct. 31, i860.
Children of William Herbert and Mary Jane (Ramsden) Newman.
2467 i. Roy Ramsden^, b. Feb. 5, 1879.
246S ii. Llewellyn Guy, b. Oct. 22, 1882.
2469 iii. William Earl, b. Sept. 13, 18S7.
1349
MARY E. NEWMANS, dau. of Liberty (577), was b. Aug. 26,
1859, and m. Mar. 8, 1883, Henry C, son of E. D. Farmer. He was b.
June 27, 1858, and is in the livery business in Stillwater, Minn.
Children of Henry C. and Mary E. (Newman) Farmer.
2470 i. Hazel May^, b. Apr. 7, 1884.
2471 ii. Earl, b. Oct. 7, 18S6.
1359
CARRIE N. NEWMAN^, dau. of Eben (581), was b. May 10,
1862, in Weld, Me., where she m. Feb. 28, 1885, George L., son of Joseph
and Marilla (White) Dunning. He was b. July 28, 1859, in Weld, and is
now a merchant in Amenia, Dak.
Child of George L. and Carrie N. (Newman) Dunning.
2472 i. Ivan W.-', b. Jan. 31, 1888, in Amenia, Dak.
1362
CORA F. NEWMANS, ^lau. of Prescott (582), was b. Jan. ii,
1856, and m. Sept. 30, 1875, Jarvis D., son of Jarvis B. Esty. He was b.
July 28, 1849; is a grape grower and res. in Soquel, Santa Cruz co., Cal.
Child of Jarvis D. and Cora F. (Newman) Esty.
2473 i- ^^ Baron D.", b. Aug. 19, 1876.
1371
SUSAN M. KEYES^, dau. of Simeon (585), was b. Apr. 15, 185 1,
in Whitefield, N. H., and m. Nov. 16, 1872, W. F., son of Russell and
Mary Ann (Streeter) Howland. He was b. May 2, 1848, in Lisbon, N.
H.; removed to Whitefield, and is now engaged in granite-cutting in Bar-
re, Vt.
Child of W. F. and Susan M. (Keyes) Howland.
2474 i. Ralph^, b. July 29, 1873, "^ Whitefield, N. H.; is a granite-cutter.
248 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1373
GEORGIANA KEYES^, dau. of Simeon (585), was b. Sept. 28,
1852, in Whitefield, N. H., where she m. Oct. 4, 1871, Henry Woodman,
son of Russell and Mary Ann (Streeter) Rowland. He was b. Mar. 28,
1850, in Whitefield, and now res. in North Littleton, N. H., where he is a
blacksmith, farmer, and policeman.
('hili)Rkn of Henry Wouuman and Georgiana (Keyes) Rowland.
BORN IN WHITEFIELD, N. H.
2475 i. Eddie L.'-', b. Nov. 27, 1880.
2476 ii. Hattie May, b. Sept. 9, 1886.
1373
PRESCOTT KEYES, JR.«, son of Prescott (588). was b. Jan. 14,
1857, in Richmond, Me., and at the age of fifteen entered Litchfield Acad-
emy, where he prepared for college. After leaving college he was em-
ployed as superintendent of schools in the town of Litchfield, and in 1886
became principal of Litchfield Academy, which position he still holds.
He resided for a time in Boston, Mass.; present address, Litchfield Cor-
ner, Me. He m. Apr. 8, 1879, •" Bowdoinham, Me., Carrie L., dau. of
William W. and Martha (Curtis) Wheeler. She was b. Oct. 6, 1859, i"
Bowdoin.
Child of Prescott and Carrie L. (Wheeler) Keyes.
2477 i. William W.-', b. Oct. 14, 1880, in Litchfield, Me.
1375
GRANVILLE NEWMAN McLAUGHLIN^, son of Hezekiah
(593), was b. May 4, 1846, in McClellan (P. O., Mt. Vernon), III, where he
still res., a farmer. He m. Dec. 25, 1872, in McClellan, Mary Elizabeth,
dau. of Rolen and Jane (Olvie) Daire. She was b. Oct. 15, 1853, in
McClellan.
Children of Granville Newman and Mary Elizabeth (Daire) McLauc.hlin.
2478 i. Charles Oliver'-'.
2479 ii. Druzilla.
2480 iii. Newman.
24tSi iv. Sarah.
2482 V. ZORA Allis.
2483 vi. Ar.NES.
1376
MARCIA CAROLINE McLAUGHLIN^ dau. of Hezekiah
(593), was b. Nov. 18, 1848, in McClellan, III, and m. S. Drury Taylor;
they removed afterwards into Missouri.
Children of S. Drury and Marcia Caroline (McLaughlin) Taylor.
2484 i. •', d.
2485 ii. , d.
2486 iii. Bell, b. Aug. 6, 1868; m. Elias Oakd, wlio res. in Blairsville, 111.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 249
1377
MARY ISABEL McLAUGHLIN^, dau. of Hezekiah (59*^),
was b. Dec. 3, 1849, in McClellan, III, where she d. Oct. 8, 1887. She
m. Nov. 25, , in McClellan, William, son of Rolen and Jane (Olvie)
Daire. He was b. Mar. 11, 1851, in McClellan, where he still res., a
farmer. P. O. address, Mt. Vernon, 111.
Children of William and Mary Isabel (McLaughlin) Daire.
HORN IN m'clp;llan, ill.
2487 i. Martha Luvona'-*, b. Oct. 25, I1S74.
2488 ii. Elizabp:th Helen, b. Dec. 24, 1875.
2489 iii. Anna Luella, b. Mar. i8, 1879; <J- June 9, 1880.
2490 iv. William, jr., h. Sept. 25, 1880; d. Sept. 19, 1881.
2491 V. Eunice May, b. July 25, 1882.
2492 vi. John, b. June 17, 1884.
2493 ^"- Anna Bell, b. Mar. 7, 1886.
1378
GEORGE DANIEL MCLAUGHLIN^, son of Hezekiah (593),
was b. Jan. lo, 1852, in McClellan, 111., where he still res., a farmer. P.
O. address, Mt. Vernon, 111. He is a republican. He m. Jan. 25, 1877, in
Mt. Vernon, Sarah Elizabeth, dau. of Stinson Richard and Mary Cathe-
rine (Hayes) Oard. She was b. Aug. 27, i860, in McClellan, where she
is a member of the Christian chr.
Children of George Daniel and Sarah Elizabeth (Oard) McLaughlin,
born in .m'clellan, ill.
2494 i. Walter Earl'*, b. June 9, 1879.
2495 ii. Edna Pearl, b. Sept. 20, 1881.
2496 iii. O.vns Daniel, b. Mar. 27, 1884.
2497 iv. Anna Iva, b. Apr. 8, 1886.
1379
HIRAM McLaughlin^ son of Hezekiah (593), was b. Jan. 11,
1855, in McClellan, 111., where he still res., a farmer. P. O. address, Mt.
Vernon, 111. He is a republican. He m. Oct. 28, 1879, i" Richview, 111.,
Elizabeth, dau. of William Anderson and Amanda Lee Ann (Tomlinson)
McCowN. She was b. June 12, 1861, in Richview.
Children of Hiram and Elizabeth (McCovvn) McLaughlin,
born in m'clellan, ill.
2498 i. (dau.)^, b. June 14, 1881 ; d. same day.
2499 ii. Albert Anderson, b. Dec. 21, 1882.
2500 iii. Elizabeth Lee, b. Feb. i, 1885.
2501 iv. Hezekiah, b. Sept. 8, 1887.
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1380
JULIA ANN McLaughlins, dau. of Hezekiah (593), was b.
Feb. 8, 1857, in McClellan, III, where she m. Nov. 14, 1878, James S.,
son of James M. and Elizabeth (Lindsay) Perry. He was b. Apr. 27, 1857,
in Illinois, and is a farmer in McClellan.
Children of James S. and Julia Ann (McLaughlin) Perry,
born in blairsville, ill.
2502 i. Inez May^, b. Sept. 5, 1879.
2503 ii. HoLLis Oliver, b. July 9, 1881.
2504 iii. Julia Elizabeth, b. Dec. i, 1883.
2505 iv. James Mack, b. Feb. 3, 1887.
2506 V. Charles Newman, b. Feb. 23, 1889.
1381
HEZEKIAH Mclaughlin, jr.*, son of Hezekiah (593), was
b. June 25, 1859, in McClellan, 111., where he still res., a farmer. P. O.
address. Mt. Vernon, 111. He is a republican. He m. Apr. 28, 1880, in
McClellan, Sarena Melvina, dau. of Isaac and Ellen (Williby) Morgan.
Children of Hezekiah and .Sarena Melvina (Morgan) McLaughlin.
BORN in M'CLELLAN, ILL.
2507 i. Maud May^, b. Jan. 21, 1S80.
2508 ii. Edith Merl, b. May 5, 1884.
2509 iii. Arthur Ray, b. Jan. 13, 1888.
1453
MARTHA JANE RAND^, dau. of Leonard (611), was b. Nov. 5,
1850, in West Boylston, Mass., and m. Oct. 20, 1870, in Worcester, Mass.,
William Thomas, son of Henry Isaac and Isabella (Wright) Wybert. He
was b. Nov. I, 1846, in London, Eng., and is a leather cutter, now residing
in Spencer, Mass.
Children of William Thomas and Martha Jane (Rand) Wybert.
BORN IN spencer, MASS., EXCEPT CH. I.
2510 i. Maria Isabella^, b. Dec. 15, 1871, in Worcester, Mass.; d. Oct. 7, 1872, in Spencer.
251 1 ii. Bertha Alida, b. July 29, 1S73; is an operative in the shoe shop, Spencer.
2512 iii. Charles Henry, b. Apr. 20, 1876.
2513 iv. William Herbert, b. Apr. 6, 1879.
1453
HERBERT LEONARD RAND^, son of Leonard (611), was b.
June i8, 1852, in Weld, Me.; received a common-school education; re-
moved to Worcester, Mass., where he was for three years superintendent
of the Sabbath school of the Coral-st. M. E. Chr.; is now a boot finisher,
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 25 1
res. in North Brookfield, Mass. He is a member of Central Lodge, I. O.
O. F., Mt. Vernon Encampment, I. O. O. F., Naomi Lodge of Rebekahs,
L O. O. F., and Blake Lodge, K. of P., of Worcester.
He m. Feb. i8, 1875, in Worcester, Clara Adaline, dau. of William
Franklin and Harriet Jane (Richardson) Doane. She was b. Sept. 11,
1854, in North Brookfield, and grad. from the English and classical high
school. They attend the Congregational chr.
Child ok Herbert Leonard and Clara Adaline (Doane) Rand.
2514 i. Herbert William LEighton^, b. Oct. iS, 1876, in Worcester, Mass.
1455
MILTON RAND8, son of Leonard (611), was b. Nov. 15, 1858, in
West Boylston, Mass., and is a boot finisher, res. at 4 Abbott st., Worces-
ter, Mass. He m. Aug. 29, 1877, in Worcester, Lottie A. M., dau. of
Sylvanus and E. Arvilla (Smith) Brigham. She was b. Jan. 28, 1855, in
Holden, Mass.
Children of Milton and Lottie A. M. (Brigham) Rand.
BORN IN WORCESTER, MASS.
2515
2516
2517
251S
Elmer Ellsworth Milton^, b. Sept. 23, 1877.
Florence Marion, b. Jan. 8, 1879.
Frank Augustin, b. Sept. 2, 1880; d. Oct. 30, 1S82, in Worcester.
Mabel Inez, b. May 15, 1882; d. Nov. 29, 18S3, in Worcester.
1457
NELLIE RAND8, dau. of Leonard (611), was b. Mar. 4, 1862, in
West Boylston, Mass., and m. Oct. 5, 1884, in Worcester, Mass., William
Henry, son of Augustus Coburn and Martha Ann (Harrington) Young.
He was b. Apr. 26, 1859, in Hopkinton, Mass., and is a plumber, res. at
17 Home St., Worcester.
Child of William Henry and Nellie (Rand) Young.
2519 i. Gracie May^, b. Feb., 1883, in Worcester, Mass.
1458
'NETTIE HULL RAND^, dau. of Leonard (611), was b. Apr.
8, 1866, in West Boylston, Mass.; attended the public schools of Worces-
ter, Mass.; is a Methodist and has traveled considerably. She m. Aug. 5,
1884, in Worcester, William J. J., son of Alexander and Cecilia Culroos.
He was b. Apr. 6, 1864, in New York city, where he was educated in the
public schools; removed to Worcester; is an expert accountant and book-
keeper; has office at 10 Temple place, room 6, Boston, Mass., and res. in
Everett, Mass. Mr. Culroos is a republican ; a member of K. of P.; adju-
tant for two years in U. R., K. of P.; col. and asst. adj. general and a su-
252 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
preme officer in the Chevaliers of Pythias ; captain of Imperial Cohort and
member Supreme Assembly, R. S. of G. F., and supreme committee on
laws, Royal Conclave Knights and Ladies; Knights Golden Eagle; Grand
Orient ; Red Men ; and member of many other societies, some military.
He has traveled extensively through the United States and to the West
Indies.
Child of William J. J. and Nettie Hull (Rand) Culroos.
2520 i. William Henry^, b. Feb. 11, 1885, in Worcester, Mass.
1476
SOPHILA HOLLAND NEWMAN^, dau. of James E. (619), was
b. Aug. 23, 1834, in Dixfield, Me., and m. July 22, 1854, in Canton Point,
Me., Leonidas, son of David C. and Esther (Holmes) Buck. He was b.
Feb. 21, 1833, in Sumner, Me.; is a republican, a Mason and Odd Fellow^
and attends the Universalist chr. He has been a shoemaker and dealer
in boots and shoes, but is now a farmer in Canton Point. He resided a
while in Auburn, Me., and later in Somerville, Mass.
Child of Leonidas and Sophila Holland (Newman) Buck.
2521 i. Clarence Moses'-', b. Mar. 10, i860, in Canton Point, Me.; is m., a traveling sales-
man, and res. in North Auburn, Neb.
1478
GEORGE HENRY NEWMAN^, son of James E. (619), was b.
Jan. 12, 1844, in Canton, Me., and is a teacher in Dixfield, Me. He m.
Mar. 25, 1872, in Boston, Mass., Josephine Malvina, dau. of Abijah Park
and Esther (Holman) White. She was b. July 11, 1847, ^^ Boston.
Children of George Henry and Joselhine Malvina (White) Newman,
born in dixfield, me.
2522 i. Vina Grace", b. June 24, 1873.
2523 ii. Angela Louise, b. Jan. i, 1875.
2524 iii. William Park, b. Apr. 14, 1S7S.
1479
JAMES FREELAND NEWMAN^, son of James E. (619), was b.
Apr. 30, 1845, i" Canton, Me.; attended school at Westbrook Seminary,
afterward at the medical schools in Portland and Lewiston, Me., and grad.
from the Brunswick (Me.) Medical College in 1873. He began practising
medicine in Gray, Me., Oct., 1873, and continued there for seven years,
when through overwork he was obliged to desist, and he spent the winter
of 1880-81 in Minnesota and Kansas. He returned to Gray and prac-
tised another year, but his health failed again, and he sought recuperation
by another tour in the West. Upon returning East he resided a year in
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 253
Peabody, Mass., then removed to Gorham, Me., where he still res. He is
a member of the State Medical Society, Cumberland Co. Medical Society,
is a Mason, Odd Fellow, and Knight of Pythias ; is a republican and at-
tends the Congregational chr.
He m. Sept. 5, 1875, in Gray, Marion H., dau. of Arthur M. and
Catherine L. (Fogg) Higgins. She was b. Mar. 20, 1843, in Bangor, Me.
Chii.drkn of James Frkkland and Marion H. (Hicgins) Newman,
born in gray, me.
2525 i. Fannie Sophia^, b. June 5, 1876.
2526 ii. Marion Kate, b. Apr. 4, 1881.
1487
CLARA C. MARSHA dau. of Abigail Newman (633), was b. Mar.
3, 1840, in Dixfield, Me., and m. John W., son of Phineas and Phila P.
(Holland) Howe. He was b. May 19, 183 1, in Canton, Me., where he still
res., a farmer.
Children of John W. and Clara C. (Marsh) Howe,
horn in canton, me.
2527 i. Ellsworth W.^ b. Mar. 5, 1863; d. Apr. 8, 1867.
2528 ii. Elliott W., b. Oct. 3, 1866.
2529 iii. Sibyl A., b. Feb. i, 1870.
2530 iv. Cora B., b. Oct. 5, 187 1.
2531 V. Carroll P., b. Sept. i, 1875.
2532 vi. Abbie M., b. Mar. 14, 1879.
1488
PEMBROKE S. MARSHA son of Abigail Newman (633), was b.
June 26, 1842, in Dixfield, Me.; went to California in 1862 ; enrolled Dec.
23, 1864, as private in Co. I, 8th regt., Cal. vol. infantry, and was discharged
Oct. 24, 1865, at Fort Point, Cal. He is a Mason, a democrat, and a Uni-
versalist. He is now a farmer in New Vineyard, Me., and formerly resided
in Dixfield. He m. Dec. 19, 1868, in Canton, Me., Lydia A., dau. of Jacob
M. and Mercy B. (Griffith) Stubbs. She was b. June 20, 1850, in Canton.
Children ok Pembroke S. and Lydia A. (Stubbs) Marsh.
BORN IN dixfield, ME.
2533 i. Munroe Py, h. Apr. 15, 1870.
2534 ii. Norma L., b. Apr. 28, 1872.
2535 "'• Josei'H T., b. July 24, 1876.
1496
ELIZA ANN JONES^, dau. of Arabella Rarren Newman (633),
was b. Nov. 26, 1848, in Jay, Me., and m. June 3, 1873, in Augusta, Me.,
George Monroe, son of Willard and Polly Cummings (Staples) Kenney.
254 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
He was b. July 28, 1849, in Dixfield, Me., and is a farmer in Leeds Junc-
tion, Me.
Children of George Monroe and Eliza Ann (Jones) Kennev.
BORN IN dixfield, ME.
2536 i. Charles Monroe^ b. Jan. 8, 1876.
2537 ii. Willard Lorenzo, b. Oct. 23, 1877.
2538 iii. Clarabei, May, b. July 23, 1882.
1501
WALTER SCOTT JONES^, son of Arabella Rarren Newman
(623), was b. Oct. 29, i860, in Jay, Me.; removed to Boston, Mass., and
is now a painter and paper hanger in Kimball, Dak. He m. Aug. 27, 1884,
in Kimball, Laura Frances, dau. of James and Mary (Dean) Leach, who
were b. in England. She was b. Dec. 27, 1863, in Lamont, Wis.
Children of Walter Scott and Laura Frances (Leach) Jones.
born in KIMBALL, DAK.
2539 i. Bessie Elizabeth", b. Oct. 13, 1885.
2540 ii. Jessie Eliza, b. Feb. 16, 1887.
1502
MANDANA E. NEWMAN^, dau. of Joseph Holland (624), was
b. Aug. 12, 1849, ^^ Dixfield, Me., and m. Aug. 12, 1878, John M., son of
Park and Harriet K. (Billings) Holland. He was b. Feb. 5, 1847, in
Canton, Me.; lived for a time in Kansas City, Mo., and is now principal of
Dixfield Academy, Dixfield. He was educated at Hebron Academy, is a
Unitarian, a Mason, and a democrat ; was chairman of the selectmen nine
years, supervisor for several years, and has held other town offices.
Children of John M. and Mandana E. (Newman) Holland.
born in canton, .me.
2541 i. Minnie May^, b. May 23, 1874.
2542 ii. John M., jr., b. Nov. 10, 1877.
1505
WILLIAM EDWIN NEWMAN^, son of Gideon Ellis (625),
was b. Mar. 30, 1850, in Cincinnati, O. ; attended the academy at Evans-
ville. Wis.; is a republican and a Good Templar; has resided successively
in Kimball and Alexandria, Dak., and Cooksville, Wis., and is now a me-
chanic, farmer, and mason in Sioux Falls, Dak. He m. Oct. 16, 1878, in
Janesville, Wis., Anna Louise, dau. of John Isaac and Mary Emily (Price)
Van Vranker. She was b. June 30, 1858, in Janesville. Her parents
lost their possessions in the great Chicago fire in 1871.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 255
Children of William Edwin and Anna Louise (Van Vranker) Newman.
2543 i. Guy Edwin^ b. Oct. 21, 1879, "i Alexandria, Dak.
2544 ii. Lillian May, b. Aug. 30, 1881, in Alexandria.
3545 iii. John Clyde Elihu, b. Mar. 27, 1883, in Kimball, Dak.
2546 iv. Kitty Belle, b. June 30, 1885, in Kimball.
2547 V. Hattie Pearl, b. Dec. 3, 1886, in Kimball, where she d. Mar. 14, 1888.
1506
FRANK JOSIAH NEWMAN^, son of Gideon Ellis (635), was
b. Sept. 8, 1853, in Union, Wis., and is now a farmer in Leola, Dak. He
formerly resided in Cooksville, Wis.; was town clerk for Koto township for
four years; is a republican, a Mason, and a Good Templar. He m. Oct.
20, 1880, in Evansville, Wis., Hattie Clarice, dau. of Hiram and Har-
riet Louise (Carpenter) Taggart. She was b. June 16, 1855, in Evansville.
Children of Frank Josiah and Hattie Clarice (Taggart) Newman.
2548 i. Bessie Adelaide^, b. Sept. 22, 1881.
2549 ii. Aura Louise, b. July 14, 1884.
2550 iii. Jennie Belle, b. Jan. 2, d. Feb. 16, 1887.
2551 iv. Ellis Taggart, b. Nov. 30, 1888.
1507
ARABELLA MAY NEWMAN^, dau. of Gideon Ellis (6.35),
was b. Sept. 30, 1855, in Cooksville, Wis., where she m. Nov. 19, 1874,
James Hutton, son of James and Elizabeth (Hume) Gillies. He was b.
Aug. 12, 1853, in Rutland, Wis., where he still res., a farmer. Mr. and
Mrs. Gillies are connected with the Congregational Chr. of Cooksville.
He is an adherent of the prohibitory party and member of the Grange.
P. O. address, Cooksville.
Children of James Hutton and Arabella May (Newman) Gillies.
born in RUTLAND, WIS.
2552 i. Ina May«, b. Aug. 15, 1876.
2553 ii. William Newman, b. June 29, 1878.
2554 iii. Lillian Elizabeth, b. Sept. 18, 1883.
1508
LILLIAN REBECCA NEWMAN^, dau. of Gideon Ellis (635),
was b. Aug. 9, 1857, in Cooksville, Wis., where she m. Dec. 30, 1880,
William Bacon, son of Joseph K. P. and Eliza (Bacon) Porter. He was
b. Nov. 18, 1850, in Concord, Mass., and is a farmer, now residing in
Cooksville.
Children of William Bacon and Lillian Rebecca (Newman) Porter.
BORN in cooksville, WIS.
2555 i. Lloyd Wardall^, b. May 7, 1882.
2556 ii. Warren Newman, b. Oct. 20, 1884.
2557 iii. Paul Bacon, b. Sept. 3, 1888.
256 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1515
FRED WELD^ son of Mary Ann Newman (636), was b. Apr. 10,
1859, in Dixfield, Me., where he still res., a farmer and millman. He is a
republican. He m. Mar. 10, 1879, i" Dixfield, Evelyn T., dau. of Clem-
ent P. and Rosinia H. (Dunn) De Coster. She was b. Apr. 11, 1862, in
Mexico, Me.
Children of Fred and Evelyn T. (De Coster) Weld.
BORN IN dixfield, ME.
2558 i. Walter Jabez^, b. Nov. ii, 1879.
2559 ii. Arthur, b. Jan. 13, 1882.
2560 iii. Carl Leslie, b. Feb. 29, 1884.
2561 iv. May Emma, b. Sept. 26, 1886; d. June 5, 1888.
1538
JAMES MONROE HARLOW^, son of Adrianne Marble New-
man (635), was b. Dec. 4, 1864, in Canton, Me., and is a wood-toothpick
manufacturer in Buckfield, Me. He m. Ellen Amanda, dau. of Nathaniel
Truman and Amanda (Holland) Shaw. She was b. in 1863, in Buckfield.
Child of James Monroe and Ellen Amanda (Shaw) Harlow.
2562 i. James Paul^ b. Aug., 1888, in Buckfield, Me.
1531a
NELLIE BAKERS, dau. of Mary Newman (646), was b. Feb. 2,
1846, in Weld, Me., and m. Mar. 17, 1865, in Hudson, Mass., Marshall
Henry, son of James Howard and Charlotte (Collier) Inman. He was
b. Aug. 12, 1836, in Sutton, Mass.; served three years in Co. E, 32d Mass.
vols.; was wounded in the battle of the Wilderness ; is a republican ; re-
sided a while in Haverhill, Mass., and is now a last-maker in Albany, Me.
Children of Marshall Henry and Nellie (Baker) Inman.
2562a i. Gilbert Howard^, b. Sept. 2, 1866, in Hudson, Mass.; m.; last-maker and res.
in Marlboro', Mass.
2562^ ii. Harry Franklin, b. Feb. 17, 1868, in Marlboro'.
2562^ iii. Laura Jane, b. June ii, 1870, in Milford, Mass.; m. Herbert Leander, son of
Melvin and Elizabeth (Barker) Coluurn. He was b. Sept. 22, i860, in Albany,
Me., where he still res., a lumberman.
2562^/ iv. Elsie May, b. July 7, 1873. in Hudson.
25626' V. Nellie Mabel, b. May 9, 1881, in Natick, Mass.
2562/ vi. Benjamin H., b. Feb. 16, 1887, in Albany, Me.
1534
MARY ELLA NEWMAN^, dau. of John Henry (647), was b.
May II, 1865, in Temple, Me., attended the district and State Normal
School, and taught successfully in Minnesota and Dakota. She became a
member of First Presbyterian Chr. in 1884, and m. Nov. 18, 1885, in May-
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 257
ville, Dak., Hugh, son of Robert and Martha (Menary) Davidson. He
was b. Sept. 12, 1856, in Dungannon, Ont., Can., where he attended the
village school. Before removing to Dakota, in 1881, he was an adherent
of the reform party and a private in the Canada militia. He is now a
democrat, and has each year since his residence in the township been
elected to fill important local offices. He is a farmer in Clifford, Dak.,
having removed from Broadlawn, Dak.
Children of Hugh and Mary Ella (Newman) Davidson.
BORN IN broadlawn, DAK.
2563 i. Robert Elmer^, b. Aug. 27, 1886.
2564 ii. Walter Raymond, b. Oct. 19, 1887 ; d. July 30, 188S, in Broadlawn.
1545
ADA ELIZABETH HALL^, dau. of Arathusa Newman (653),
was b. Feb. 18, 1859, ^^ Wilton, Me., and m. Feb. 28, 1876, in East Wil-
ton, Me., Ulrich, son of John and Rebecca (Pomeroy) Reed. He was b.
Dec. 31, 1849, i" J^Y' M^-' where he still res., a farmer. (P. O., Wilton.)
Children of Ulrich and Ada Elizabeth (Hall) Reed,
born in jay, me.
2565 i. Vesta Ada^ b. Dec. 5, 1878.
2566 ii. Earl Alvenzie, b. Oct. 30, 1881.
2567 iii. Edna May, b. Aug. 15, 1886.
1562
CHARLES WILLIAM WYMAN, JR.^, son of Hannah Dowse
Robinson (669), was b. Sept. 6, 1837, ii'' Boston, Mass.; was an officer in
the House of Correction, East Cambridge, Mass.; is now a politician and
res. in Cambridge, Mass. He m. Mar. 3, 1865, in Cambridge, Nancy,
dau. of Atherton Haugh and Mary (Robinson) Stevens. She was b. June
II, 1834, in Cambridge.
Child of Charles William and Nancy (Stevens) Wyman.
2568 i. Charles Atherton Stevens^, b. Mar. 30, 1872, in Cambridge, Mass., where he
still res. and is a clerk.
1563
ESTHER COIT WYMAN^, dau. of Hannah Dowse Robinson
(669), was b. Dec. 18, 1840, in Boston, Mass., and d. Sept. 21, 1865, in
New York, drowned by capsizing of a boat. She m. Dec. 10, , in
Cambridge, Mass., William Hopkins, who was b. in England and was a
glass-maker in Cambridge, where he d.
Child of William and Esther Coit (Wyman) Hopkins.
2569 i. Joseph Wyman^ b. Mar. 28, 1865, in Cambridge, Mass., where he still res., a
clerk.
17
258 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1567
MARY M. MERRILLS dau. of Nancy Edwards Dowse (674),
was b. Aug. 28, 1830, in Thornton, N. H., and d. Jan. 5, 1888, in North
Haverhill, N. H. She m. Mar. 9, 1858, in North Benton, N. H., Nathaniel
Rogers, son of John W. and Lucinda (Willougby) Mulliken. He was
b. Jan. 4, 1830, in Haverhill, lived in North Benton, from 1852 to 1886,
was a farmer, and d. Apr. 5, 1886, in North Haverhill.
Children of Nathaniel Rogers and Mary M. (Merrill) Mulliken.
BORN in north BENTON, N. H.
2570* i. Sarah Jane^, b. May 25, i860.
2571 ii. Lucinda Bell, b. June 12, 1865; d. Nov. 9, 1878, in Woodstock, N. H.
2572 iii. John Franklin, b. Mar. 3, 1868; is unmarried and a farmer in Nortli Haver-
hill, N. H.
2573 iv. Cora Alice, b. Dec. 28, 1870 ; d. Apr. 3, 1873, in Benton, N. H.
1568
EMILY ELIZABETH MERRILL^, dau. of Nancy Edwards
Dowse (674), was b. Mar. 8, 1832, in Thornton, N. H., and d. Aug. 12,
1886, in Laconia, N. H. She m. (i) in 1849, Samuel, son of Jacob and
Sally (Hughes) Hart. He was b. in Amesbury, Mass., and removed to
Woodstock, N. H., where he lived until his death, which occurred in 1854.
No chn.
She m. (2) June, 1855, in Landaff, N. H., Peter, son of Joseph and'
Mary (Morse) Howe. He was b. in Benton, N. H., where he always lived,
was a farmer, and d. Sept., i88l
Child of Peter and Emily Elizabeth (Merrill) Howe.
2574 i. Harry^, b. Feb. 14, 186S, in Benton, N. H., is unmarried, and since his father's
death lives with Palmer W. Merrill (1571), in Lake Village, N. H.
1569
DANIEL R. MERRILL^, son of Nancy Edwards Dowse (674),
was b. Jan. 8, 1834, in Thornton, N. H., where he still res., a farmer. He
m. Apr. 14, 1871, Clara B. McClentic, who was b. in Canterbury, N. H.
Child of Daniel R. and Clara B. (McClentic) Merrill.
2575 i. Lilla B.9, b. Jan. 6, 1873.
1571
PALMER W. MERRILLS, gon of Nancy Edwards Dow^se (674),
was b. Feb. 8, 1838, in Thornton, N. H., and is a farmer in Gilford, N. H.
He m. Nov. 27, 1864, in Laconia, N. H., Maria S., dau. of Wilson and
Polly (Sawyer) Davis of Gilford.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 259
Children of Palmer W. and Marl\ S. (Davis) Merrill.
2576 i. Mamie A.^, b. Feb. 4, 1868.
3577 ii. Laura B., b. Nov. 2, 187 1.
3578 iii. Herbert P., b. May n, 1875.
1573
GEORGE F. MERRILLS, son of Nancy Edwards Dowse {G74),
was b. Sept. 21, 1841, in Woodstock, N. H., where he still res., a farmer.
He m. (i) Feb. 2, 1867, Lydia J., dau. of Richard and Sarah (Leavitt)
Lamprez of Alton, N. H. She d. Jan. 15, 1880. He m. (2) May 15, 1883,
Ida, dau. of George Spokefield of Concord, N. H.
Child of George F. and Lydia J. (Lami-rkz) Merrill.
2579 i. Ella B.^, b. Nov. 6, 187 1.
1575
LUCY R. MERRILLS dau. of Nancy Edwards Dowse (674),
was b. Jan. 24, 1846, in Woodstock, N. H., and m. June 12, 1863, in Haver-
hill, N. H., Amos, son of Rufus and Sarah P. (Davis) Stearns. He was
b. Nov. 17, 1830, in Haverhill, and is a farmer in South Newbury, Vt.
Children of Amos and Lucy R. (Merrill) Stearns.
BORN in HAVERHILL, N. H., EXCEPT CHN. Ill AND VI.
2580 i. Augusta R.^ b. Jan. 19, 1866.
2581 ii. Cora M., b. June 3, 186S.
2582 iii. Rosa L., b. July 3, 1870, in Ellsworth, N. H.
2583 iv. George A., b. Nov. 20, 1873.
2584 V. Fred M., b. Jan. 24, 1878.
2585 vi. Charles S., b. June 10, 1880, in Bradford, N. H.
1581
JOHN E. DOWSER son of John R. (676), was b. Aug. 24, 1842,
and is a carpenter, residing in Lake Village, N. H. He m. Mar. 8, 1870,
Janet, dau. of Gilbert Cowdry. She was b. Jan. 29, 1837.
Children of John E. and Janet (Cowdry) Dowse.
2586 i. Lelia L.9, b. Feb. 13, 1871 ; d. Jan. 30, 1873.
2587 ii. Leloan L., b. Mar. 28, d. July 15, 1872.
2588 iii. Laura M., b. Apr 27, d. Oct. 7, 1875.
2589 iv. John E., jr., b. Mar. 29, d. May 29, 1876.
2590 v. Arthur E. [adopted], b. Jan. 3, 1878.
1583
ASA DOWSER son of John R. (676), was b. Apr. 2, 1845, and is
a farmer in Newbury Centre, Vt. He served in the Civil war, enlisting
Dec. 8, 1863, as a private in Co. G, 4th Vt. vols.; was wounded May 5,
26o THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1864, and disabled for further service. He m. Mar. 13, 1873, Cynthia R.,
dau. of Leonard N. and Sarah A. (Abbott) Bishop. She was b. Jan. 28,
1846.
Children of Asa and Cynthia R. (Bishop) Dowse.
2591 i. Fred N.^, b. Apr. 21, 1874.
2592 ii. J. Leonard, b. May 31, 1876; d. Oct. 19, 1882.
2593 iii. Abbie M., b. July 7, 1878.
2594 iv. Edward H., h. Oct. 9, 1880.
-595 ^'- Jennie Ruth, b. Mar. 19, 1883.
2596 vi. Ellen A., b. Jan. 2, 1885.
1586
HARLAN PAGE DOWSER son of John R. (676), was b. Sept.
2, 1850, and is a farmer in West Newbury, Vt. He m. Oct. 8, 1873, Anna,
dau. of Harvey Brooks. She was b. in Shipton, P. O., Can.
Children of Harlan Page and Anna (Brooks) Dowse.
2597 i. Nelson Willie^, b. Dec. 25, 1875.
259S ii. Harvey Reading, b. P'eb. 4, 1878.
2599 iii. Mary Ethel, b. Mar. 4, 1882.
260c iv. Walter Justin, b. May 25, 1884.
2601 V. Herbert Dei.lin, b. Sept. 29, 1886.
1588
HANNAH C. BARNETT8, dau. of Elizabeth W. Dowse (680),
was b. Oct. I, 1838, in Bath, N. H., and m. Dec. 22, 1859, Frank M., son
of William Whitney of Casco, -Me. He was b. June i, 1827, and is a
farmer in South Columbia, N. H.
Children of Frank M. and Hannah C. (Barnett) Whitney.
2602* i. Dora E.^, b. Oct. 15, 1866.
2603 ii. Emma A., b. Sept. 5, 1869.
1589
JOHN BARNETT8, son of Elizabeth W. Dowse (680), was b. Jan.
4, 1841, in Bath, N. H.; is a farmer in Columbia, N. H. He m. Dec. 18,
1872, in North Tunbridge, Vt., Mary A., dau. of John Colby. She was
b. Jan. 16, 1837, ^^ North Tunbridge.
Child of John .\nd Mary A. (Colby) Barnett.
2604 i. Oleo A.^, b. Mar. 12, 1874, in Columbia, N. H.
1591
ALBERT H. BARNETT^, son of Elizabeth W. Dowse (680), was
b. June II, 1844, in Bath, N. H., and is a farmer in Kirby, Vt. He m.
Nov. 3, 1878, Emma S., dau. of Philander White. She was b. Oct., 185 1.
Child of Albert H. and Emma S. (White) Barnett.
2605 i. Flora E.^, b. Jan. 28, 1884, in Kirby, Vt.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 261
1593
JOSEPH B. BARNETT8, son of Elizabeth W. Dowse (680), was
b. Mar. 5, 1849, in South Columbia, N. H.; is a farmer in Coos, N. H.
(Address, box 11.) He m. Apr. 16, 1879, Anna L., dau. of Amos and
Catherine Barker.
Child of Joseph B. and Anna L. (Barker) Barnett.
2606 i. Amos M.^, b. Mar. 27, 1882.
1594
HATTIE BARNETT*, dau. of Elizabeth W. Dowse (680), was b.
Feb. 10, 1855, in South Columbia, N. H., and m. Oct. 5, 1S73, William,
JR., son of William Hapgood. He was b. Dec. 14, 1854, and is a farmer
in Columbia.
Children of William and Hattie (BariNett) Hapgood.
2607 i. Florence M.^ b. Nov. 2, 1874.
2608 ii. Minnie E., b. July i, 1877 ; d. Apr. 3, 187S.
2609 iii. Durnard M., b. Dec. 8, 1878.
2610 iv. George E., b. Nov. 30, 1880.
261 1 V. Flora B., b. Jan. 18, 1885.
1595
HIRAM L. BARNETT8, son of Elizabeth W. Dowse (680), was
b. Sept. 29, 1857, in South Columbia, N. H. ; is a farmer and stock-raiser
in Minnesela, Dak.; has been in the Black Hills since 1878. He m. Apr.
4, 1883, Elizabeth, dau. of John and Agnac Yana. She was b. Mar. 9,
1859.
Child of Hiram L. and Elizabeth (Yana) Barnett.
2612 i. Otto IJ, b. Jan. 28, 1884.
1596
IDA O. BARNETT8, dau. of Elizabeth W. Dowse (680), was b.
Apr. I, i860, in South Columbia, N. H., and m. Dec. 24, 1880, Albert E.,
son of William Keach. He was b. June 8, 1857, and is a farmer in Coos,
N. H. (Address, box 11.)
Children of Albert E. and Ida O. (Barnett) Keach.
born in COLUMBIA, N. H.
2613 i. Gertie M.", b. June 25, 1883.
2614 ii. Hattie A., b. Sept. 8, 1885.
1600
CHARLES H. BRYANT^, son of Mary K. Dowse (682), was b.
June 17, 1846, in Lowell, Mass., and is a farmer and lumberman in Wolf-
boro', N. H. As lumberman he has been as far west as Puget Sound,
262 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Wash. He m. Oct. 19, 1868, Azelia B., dau. of Osgood and Nancy Paige.
She was b. Aug. 18, 185 1.
Children of Charles H. and Azelia B. (Paige) Bryant.
2615 i. Lyell Denton^, b. July 13, 187 1.
2616 ii. Ole Henry, b. Oct. 16, 1873.
2617 iii. Lisslie Hamilton, b. Oct. 21, 1S77.
1603
IDA LUELLA BRYANT^, dau. of Mary K. Dowse (682), was
b. Apr. 12, 1854, in Woodstock, N. H., and m. Nov. 21, 1872, Orlando
H. W. Bean, who was b. in Augusta, Me., and is an engineer. They res.
at 582 East Fourth st., South Boston, Mass.
Children of Orlando H. W. and Ida Luella (Bryant) Bean.
BORN in boston, MASS.
2618 i. Frank W.^ b. June 2, 1884.
2619 ii. Fred Evans, b. Mar. 22, d. May 9, 1886.
1603
EDWARD F. BRYANTS, son of Mary K. Dowse (682), was b.
Aug. 17, 1855; is a musician in Lowell, Mass.; res. at 109 1-2 East Merri-
mack St. He m. Mar., 1880, Mary Ellen, dau. of Moody and Hannah J.
Davis. She was b. Nov. 23, 1858.
Children of Edward F. and Mary Ellen (Davis) Bryant.
2620 i. Lela B.^ b. June 30, 1881.
2621 ii. Alton D., b. Feb. 14, 1885.
1605
RUTH A. DOWSER dau. of Thaddeus H. B. (683), was b. Sept.
6, 1847, in Newbury, Vt., and m. July 4, 1868, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., An-
drew J., son of John and Arvilla (Alcott) Lyon. He was b. in 1846, in
Lunenburg, Vt., and is a farmer in West Concord, Vt.
Children of Andrew J. and Ruth A. (Dowse) Lyon.
BORN IN WEST CONCORD, VT.
2622 i. Gertrude A.^ b. July 27, 1873.
2623 ii. Hattie a., b. Nov. 21, 1876; "d. Nov. 10, 18S2.
1608
LENNA E. DOWSE®, dau. of Thaddeus H. B. (683), was b. Apr.
9, 1865, in West Concord, Vt., where she m. Mar. 21, 1885, Frank L., son
of Beriah and Mary J. (Marron) Wright. He was b. Nov. 30, 1865, i"
Lunenburg, Vt., and was a farmer in West Concord, where he d. Nov. 6,
1888.
Child of Frank L. and Lenna E. (Dowse) Wright.
2624 i. Herbert E.^, b. Sept. 15, , in West Concord, Vt.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 263
1611
MARIA C. HYDE8, dau. of Ruth Maria Dowse (684), was b.
June 17, 1848, in Columbia, N. H., where she m. June, 1868, George, son
of Fletcher Gamsby. He was b. in Canaan, Vt.; is a musician and res. in
Augusta, Me.
Children of George and Maria C. (Hydk) Gamsky.
born in columbia, n. h.
2625 i. James H.-', b. Aug., 1869.
2626 ii. Mary E., b. Mar., 1871.
2627 iii. Melvina J., b. Aug., 1873.
2628 iv. Addie C, b. Sept., 1876.
1614
GEORGE M. DOWSER son of Lewis L. (685), was b. Oct. 15,
1845, i" Barnet, Vt.; removed to Peacham, Vt., where he has lived since
1859, a farmer. He m. Apr. 29, 1869, in Peacham, Abbie E., dau. of
Ethan N. and Huldah (Huckins) Miner. She was b. June 15, 185 1, in
Peacham.
Children of George M. and Abbie E. (Miner) Dowse.
BORN IN peacham, VT.
2629 i. Ida M.^, b. May i, 1870.
2630 ii. Clara M., b. June 3, 1872.
2631 iii. Lewis G., b. Nov. 4, 1S74.
2632 iv. Annena H., b. Dec. 13, 1876.
2633 '^- Clarence E., b. Oct. 24, 1S78.
2634 vi. Lucia M., b. Oct. 9, 1880.
2635 '^"- Plyna, b. .Apr. 25, 1884.
2636 viii. Ernest, b. Aug. 23, 1886.
1632
FRANK BENJAMIN BARNETT^, son of Laura Jane Dowse
(691), was b. Sept. 21, 1855, in Stratford, N. H.; has lived in Lawrence,
Mass., and in Columbia, N. H., and is now a farmer in Stratford. (Ad-
dress, Columbia, Coos Co., N. H.) He m. Sept. 26, 1883, in Lawrence,
Ella Carrie, dau. of Samuel and Mary (Carling) Lyndon. She was b.
Dec. 31, 1859, i" Alburgh Springs, Vt.
Children of Frank Benjamin and Ella Carrie (Lyndon) Barnett.
BORN in COLUMBIA, N. H.
2637 i. Mary Laura^ b. Aug. 11, 1884.
263S ii. Leon John, b. Sept. 26, 1885.
1624
FRANK ELBRIDGE DOWSER son of James Harrison (692),
was b. Mar. i, 1862, in Plainfield, N. H., and removed to Lebanon, N. H.,
where he is a mechanic. He m. Nov. 24, 1880, in Lebanon, Lucy Em]V|a,
264 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
dau. of Luther and Harriet Maria (Byam) Goodell. She was b. Feb. 27,
1859, in Braintree, Vt.
Children of Frank Elbridge and Lucy Emma (Goodell) Dowse.
2639 i. Lucy Florence^ b. Dec. 23, 1881, in Plainfield, N. H.
2640 ii. Mabel, b. Mar. 23, 1883, in Plainfield.
2641 iii. Ernest Elbridge, b. Oct. 4, 18S4, in Lebanon, N. H.
2642 iv. Daisy, b. May 23, 1886, in Lebanon.
2643 ^'- Eva, b. Aug. 17, 1887, in Lebanon.
1637
GEORGIANA NOWELL^, dau. of Mary Ann Jaquith (694), was
b. Feb. 28, 1842, in Boston, Mass., and m. Dec. 31, 1864, in Somerville,
Mass., David Pratt, son of Reuben and Mary (Pratt) Horton. He was
b. June 18, 1832, in Orleans, Mass., and is a trunk manufacturer in Somer-
ville.
Children of David Pratt and Georgiana (Nowell) Horton.
born in somerville, mass.
2644 i. George Franklin-', b. Oct. 18, 1866; is unmarried and res. in Somerville.
2645 ii. Ida Blanche, b. Oct. 18, 1876.
1636
BYRON CLARENCE EArLe^, son of Angelina Cummings (704),
was b. Jan. 14, 1855, in Thetford, Vt.; removed to Concord, Mass., but now
res. in Bedford, Mass. He is a passenger conductor on the Boston &
Maine R. R., Lowell System. He m. Aug. 4, 1877, in Concord, Susan
W., dau. of James and Amanda (French) Thompson. She was b. Sept.
25, 1857, in Linneus, Me.
Children of Byron Clarence and Susan W. (Thompson) Earle.
2646 i. Angie Amanda^, b. Oct. 14, 1878, in Concord, Mass. ; d. Mar. 25, 1883, in North
Thetford, Vt.
2647 ii. Louis Cummings, b. Jan. 23, 1880, in Concord.
2648 iii. Cl.\rence Byron, b. June 11,1881, in Concord; d.July 15, i884,in Bedford, Mass.
2649 '^- Bessie Thompson, b. Jan. 10, d. Jan. 12, 1888, in Bedford.
1641
JENNIE A. BERRY8, dau. of Elizabeth Cummings (705), was b.
Sept. 13, 1856, in Thetford, Vt., and m. Nov. 13, 1877, in Bradford, Vt.,
George, son of Erasmus Darwin and Abigail (Wallace) Emerson. He
was b. Nov. 20, 1855, in Thetford, where he still res., a farmer. He is a
republican and an Odd Fellow. Mrs. Emerson grad. from Thetford Acad-
emy, June, 1885. Both attend the Congregational chr.
Children of George and Jennie A. (Berry) Emerson,
born in thetford, vt.
2650 i. Leonard Berry^ b. Nov. 6, 1881.
2651 ii. Helen Elizabeth, b. Mar. 8, 1885.
2652 iii. Edward Wallace, b. Feb. 4, 1887.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 265
1643
HARRY BURTON BERRY^, son of Elizabeth Cummings (705),
was b. Mar. 28, 1861, in Thetford, Vt., where he attended the high school ;
removed to Maiden, Mass.; now res. in Everett, Mass., and is a receiving
clerk at 245 Causeway st., Boston, Mass. He is a republican and a mem-
ber of the Baptist chr. He m. Oct. 13, 1885, in Everett, Christina, dau.
of Donald and Jennie (McDermot) Monro. She was b. Mar. 13, 1858, in
Glenroy, Ont., Can., and both parents are of Scotch origin.
Child of Harry Burton and Christina (Munro) Berry.
2653 i. Elizabeth Cummings^, b. Aug. 9, 18S8, in Everett, Mass.
1658
EDWIN LIVERMORE DOWS^, son of John (711), was b. Sept.
24, 1855, in New York city, and is now a farmer, living in Erie, Cass co..
Dak. He m. Sept. 9, 1880, in New York city, Martha, dau. of William
and Mary (Howarth) Delano. She was b. Aug. 19, 1861, in Burnley,
Lancashire, Eng.
Children of Edwin Livermore and Martha (Delano) Dows.
2654 i. JoHN^ b. July 8, 1881, in New York city.
2655 ii. Elmira Brewster, b. Dec. 4, 1883, in New York city.
2656 iii. Mary, b. June 26, 18S6, in Erie, Dak.
2657 iv. Charlton, b. Dec. 25, 1887, in Minneapolis, Minn.
1660
ADRIAN D. BUSHNELL8, son of Alpha Dows (713), was b.
Dec. 2, 1844, in New York city; has lived in San Francisco and Green
Valley, Cal., but now res. in Alameda, Cal. (Address, box 19.) He is a
republican and served during the Civil war in Co. B, 2d Cal. cavalry. He
m. Jan. 28, 1872, in San Francisco, Rose, dau. of Edward S. and Elisabeth
Hall. She was b. Aug. 10, 1853, in San Francisco, and there d. Feb. 25,
1878.
Child of Adrian D. and Rose (Hall) Bushnell.
2658 i. Frank Edward^, b. Sept. 7, 1873, in San Francisco; is a machinist in Alameda,
Cal.
1661
FRANK NICHOLS BUSHNELL^, son of Alpha Dows (712),
was b. July 7, 1848, is a locomotive engineer, and res. in Menlo Park, Cal.
He m June 29, 1876, Henrietta Isabella, dau. of Stephen H. Bradlee
of Roxbury, Mass. She was b. July 5, 1854.
Children of Frank Nichols and Henrietta Isabella (Bradlee) Bushnell.
2659 i. Lydia Alpha^, b. May 7, 1877.
2660 ii. Winnie Juanita, b. July 18, 1879.
2661 iii. Edward Francis, b. Feb. 25, 1882.
2662 iv. Harry Fletcher Dows, b. Nov. 4, 18S5.
266 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1663
JOHN DOWS BUSHNELL8, son of Alpha Dows (713), was b.
May 26, 1853, and is a brick-mason in Santa Ana, Cal. He m. Dec. 23,
1878, Annie M., dau. of John Lenox and Jane E. (Crozier) Scales. She
was b. May 28, 1858. •
Children of John Dows and Annie M. (Scales) Bushnell.
2663 '• Charles L.^ b. Nov. 18, 1879.
2664 il. Benjamin H., b. Sept. 11, 1881.
2665 iii. Robin A., b. Apr. i8, 1883.
2666 iv. Lucy L., b. Sept. 16, 1S85.
1666
ALICE M. DOWS^, dau. of Samuel (713), was b. Dec. 17, 1861, in
Green Valley, Cal., and m. Sept. 25, 1879, James Stockton, son of Judge
William H. Randall, who was formerly member of congress from Ken-
tucky. James Stockton Randall was b. June 26, 1847, in London, Laurel
CO., Ky., and is a merchant in Santa Rosa, Sonoma co., Cal.
Children of James Stockton and Alice M. (Dows) Randall.
2667 i. Sara Ramsey^, b. Dec. 17, 1880.
266S ii. Alice Josephine, b. July 11, 1885.
1669
JANE ELIZABETH SHERMAN^, dau. of Elizabeth Ann Hunt-
ington (731), was b. May 21, 1844, in Charlton, N. Y., and m. Dec. 4,
1870, in Trenton, III, Andrew Russell, son of John and Sarah (Shelby)
Clinton. He was b. July 17, 1839, i" Kentucky; lived for a time in Mis-
souri, and is now a physician in Trenton.
Children of Andrew Russell and Jane Elizabeth (Sherman) Clinton.
born in TRENTON, ILL.
2669 i. (.son)^ b. Oct. lo, 1871 ; d. same day.
2670 ii. Ada Bell, b. Feb. 16, 1874; d. Mar. 12, 1876.
2671 iii. Gilbert Huntington, b. Jan. 31, 1879; d. Feb. 4, 1S80.
2672 iv. IvA May, b. May 23, 1883.
1670
SARAH ANN SHERMAN^ dau. of Elizabeth Ann Huntington
(721), was b. Aug. 14, 1848, in San Francisco, Cal., at the barracks, just
after the close of the Mexican War, and d. Apr. 15, 1884, in Trenton, 111.
She m. Dec. 29, 1868, in Trenton, John Adams, son of Samuel and Ma-
tilda (Scott) McKee. He was b. Oct. 31, 1844, in Philadelphia, Penn.;
was a teacher and farmer in Trenton, where he d.
Mrs. McKee liv^ed for several years in Johnson co., Kan. Her health
f9,iling after she became a wid., she went to Colorado, where she remained
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 26/
until it became manitest that she would die, when she returned home.
She was an intelligent, gentle, and pure-minded Christian woman.
Children of John Adams and Sarah Ann (Sherman) McKee.
2673 '■ (son)^ b. Aug. 7, 1869, d. same day (premature birth).
2674 ii. Edgar Huntington Sherman, b. Dec. 25, 1S70; d. Mar. 19, 1872.
2675 '"• Effie Maude, b. Apr. 20, d. Oct. 3, 1874.
2676 iv. Hiram Van Slyk Sherman, b. Sept. 15, 1875; d. Mar. 10, 1877.
1673
JOHN DOWS HILLS^, son of Sarah Dows (733), was b. July 9,
1857, in Syracuse, N. Y., grad. B. A. and valedictorian of Trinity College,
Hartford, Conn., 1878; proceeded M. A., 1 88 1 ; ordered deacon Sept. 12,
1880; ordained priest, June 24, 1882; rector of St. Andrew's Chr., Mount
Holly, N. J., 1882-89; and rector of St. Luke's Chr., Tacorna, Wash., since
Dec, 1889. He was made trustee of the Annie Wright Seminary, Taco-
rna, in 1890. He res. for some years in Burlington, N. J., where he m. at
St. Mary's Chr., Jan. 18, 1883, Clara James, dau. of Timothy and Ellen
(Moore) Rogers. She was b. June 14, 1855, in Philadelphia, Penn.
Child of John Dows and Clara James (Rogers) Hills.
2677 i. Adriana^ b. Feb. 3, 1884. in Mount Holly, N. J.
1675
GEORGE HEATHCOTE HILLS^, son of Sarah Dows (733),
was b. July 6, 1862, in Syracuse, N. Y.; attended school at Burlington
College, Burlington, N. J., and at the Protestant Episcopal Academy,
Philadelphia, Penn.; grad. B. A., cu7n honore, at Trinity College, Hartford,
Conn., 1884; ordered deacon in St. Mary's Chr., Burlington, June 11, 1885 ;
assistant minister at St. Mary's Chr., Burlington, 1885-87; received degree
of M. A. from Trinity College, 1887; ordained priest in St. Mary's Chr.,
Burlington, May 12, 1887; assistant minister at St. James' Chr., New York
city, 1887-88; and has been rector of Christ Chr., Riverton, N. J., since
Nov. I, 1888. He is a member of the fraternity of Alpha Delta Phi, and
was made chaplain of Girls' Friendly Society in the diocese of New Jersey,
1889. He m. May 24, 1887, in New York city, Carrie Louise, dau. of
James B. and Ellen Josephine (Ferre) Pearson. She wash. Oct. 18, 1862,
in Middletown, Conn.
Children of George Heathcote and Carrie Louise (Pearson) Hills.
2678a i. Beatrice HeathcotfA b. Mar. 21, 1888, in New York city.
2678(5 ii. Pearson Heathcote, b. Oct. 5, 1889, in Riverton, N. J.
1680
EDWIN HAYS MAIRS^, son of John Dows (731), was b. May 8,
1857, in New York city, where he is a merchant in the Produce Exchange,
268 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
room 407, and res. at Irvington, N. Y. He m. July 7, 1885, in New York
city, Kate La Tourette, dau. of Thomas M. and Joanna (La Tourette)
Evans. She was b. in Nashville, Tenn.
Children of Edwin Hays and Kate La Tourette (Evans) Mairs.
2679 i. John Dows^, b. May 5, 1886, in New York city.
2680 ii. Mary St. John, b. June 25, 188S, in Yonkers, N. Y.
1682
LINDA FOSTER MAIRS^, dau. of John Dows (731), was b. Feb.
26, 1865, in New York city, where she m. Apr. 29, 1886, Luther Emmett
Holt. He was b. Mar 4, 1855, in Webster, N. Y.; grad. from Rochester
University, 1875, and from New York College of Physicians and Surgeons,
1880. His practice is in New York city, where he res. at 15 East 54th st.
Child of Luther Emmett and Linda Foster (Mairs) Holt.
2681 i. Evelyn^, b. Sept. 4, 1887, in New York city.
1685
MARY FREEMAN^, dau. of Julia Ann Mairs (732), m. Fred-
erick W. Leggett.
Children of Frederick W. and Mary (Freeman) Leggett.
2682 i. Louise^.
2683 ii. Warren.
2684 iii. Gertrude ; d. y.
1729
CHARLES FRANCIS DOWSES, son of Charles Dana (770),
was b. Aug. 10, 1844, in Shirley, Mass., and is a member of the firm of
Bigelow & Dowse, hardware merchants, 229 Franklin St., Boston, Mass.,
and res. at 347 Marlboro' st. He is a Mason and a member of the Bos-
ton Art Club. He m. Nov. 11, 1875, Lucy Ada, dau. of Frederic and
Eliza (Merriam) Howes. She was b. July 4, 1845. Capt. Frederic
Howes invented "Howes' rig," used on sails of vessels, and also the "four-
fluked anchor."
Children of Charles Francis and Lucy Ada (Howes) Dowse.
2685 i. Raymah«, b. Oct. I, 1876.
2686 ii. Granton Hall, b. Jan. 8, 1S80.
1732
MARY LUCY DOWSER dau. of George Sanderson (772), was
b. Mar. 25, 1848, in Brighton, Mass., and m. (i) Mar. 13, 1871, Walter
Clayton, son of Benjamin Holbrook. He was b. Dec. 3, 1850; was a
boot and shoe merchant in East Weymouth, Mass., and d. Dec. 10, 1881.
FAMILV IN AMERICA. 269
She m. (2) Mar. lo, 1885, Elbridge Gerrish, son of John and Lucinda
Tucker. He was b. May 17, 1840, and is a farmer in Sangerville, Me.
(P. O. address, DexLer, Me.)
Children of Walter Clayton and Mary Lucy (Dowse) Holbrook.
2687 i. Mary Alice^ b. June 13, 1876.
26S8 ii. Annie Clayton, b. Dec. 17, 1881.
1735
WILLIAM HENRY HOLBROOKE son of Catherine Bullard
Mann (778), was b. July 4, 1838, in Boston, Mass.; is a surveyor and civil
engineer, and res. in Sherborn, Mass. He has lived in Waterloo, 111.,
Vicksburg, Miss., and St. Louis, Mo., and enlisted in the 49th 111. regt. at
the outbreak of the Civil war. He m. Aug. 6, 1864, in Vicksburg, Mary
Josephine, wid. of Rand, and dau. of Joseph Baker and Mary Louisa
(Bunce) Webb. She was b. Nov. 20, 1830, in Baltimore, Md.
Children of William Henry and Mary Josephine (Webb) Holbrook.
2689 i. Harry McPherson-', b. Apr. 14, 1866, in Vicksburg, Miss.; is unmarried, and
studies law in Fairbury, Neb.
2690 ii. Josephine Georgiana, b. Oct. 31, 1868, in St. Louis, Mo.; is student at Welles-
ley College, Wellesley, Mass.
2691 iii. Mary Louisa, b. July 14, 1870, in St. Louis, Mo.
2692 iv. William Webb, b. Nov. 23, 1873, "^ Sherborn, Mass.
1737
EBEN MANN HOLBROOKE son of Catherine Bullard Mann
(778), was b. Apr. 29, 1843, in Boston, Mass., and res. in Sherborn, Mass.,
where he is a cider manufacturer, being associated with his brothers Charles
Albert (1738) and John Franklin (1739). He resided for some time
in Albany, N. Y. He m. Apr. 29, 1868, in Boston, Mass., Sarah Syrene,
dau. of Moses and Sarah A. L. (Dickinson) Burlen. She was b. Dec. 8,
1845, in Boston, and d. Aug. 21, 1885, in Sherborn.
Child of Eben Mann and Sarah Syrene (Burlen) Holbrook.
2693 '• Ella Syrene^, b. Mar. 20, 1869, in Boston.
1738
CHARLES ALBERT HOLBROOKE son of Catherine Bullard
Mann (778), was b. Apr. 29, 1846, in Boston, Mass., and is a cider manufac-
turer, in business with his brothers Eben Mann (1737) and John Franklin
(1730), in Sherborn, Mass. He m. Jan. i, 1872, in Sherborn, Martha
Ann, dau. of James C. and Clarissa A. (Morse) Salisbury. She was b.
Nov. 17, 1846, in Sherborn.
Children of Charles Albert and Martha Ann (Salisbury) Holbrook.
2694 i. Ella May^, b. May 10, 1878.
2695 "• Ralph Carleton, b. June 6, 1880.
2636 iii. Charles Francis, b. Feb. 23, 1882.
2/0 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1746
SAMUEL D. H0BBS8, son of Nancy Caroline Mann (783), was
b. Mar. 30, 1840, in Sturbridge, Mass.; removed to Brookfield, Mass., and
is now a coal merchant in Spencer, Mass. He m. Apr. 9, 1863, Sarah
Jane, dau. of Jonas, jr., and Eliza A. (Munroe) Guilford. She was b.
Oct. 12, 1842, in Spencer.
Children of Samuel D. and Sarah Jane (Guilford) Hobks.
2697 i. LuciAN^ b. Apr. 9, 1866, in Sturbridge, Mass.
269S ii. Charles Asa, b. Oct. 8, 1869, in Sturbridge.
2699 iii. Anna Augusta, b. Jan. 3, d. Mar. 3, 1872, in Brookfield, Mass.
2700 iv. Frank Douty, b. Mar. 7, 1876, in Broolcfield.
2701 V. Adelbert, b. June 23, 1879, in Spencer, Mass.
1747
FANNY MARIA HOBBS^, dau. of Nancy Caroline Mann (783),
was b. Jan. 25, 1842, in Sturbridge, Mass., and m. Dec. 5, 1865, in South-
bridge, Mass., Daniel Putnam, son of Daniel and Lucy (Batchelor) Day.
He was b. in 1832, in Northbridge, Mass.; removed to Brookfield, Mass.,
and is now in the concreting business in Westboro', Mass,
Child of Daniel Putnam and Fanny Maria (Hobbs) Day.
2702 i. A'lTHUR Lewis^, b. Nov. 30, 1869, in Brool<field, Mass., and is a student in Yale
College, New Haven, Conn.
1748
MARY ANN HOBBS^, dau. of Nancy Caroline Mann (783), was
b. Apr. 17, 1844, in Sturbridge, Mass., and m. Oct. 18, 1869, in Spring-
field, Mass., Ebenezer, son of Hiram and Azubah (Williams) Howe. He
was b. Aug. 28, 1836, in Spencer, Mass., where he has always lived and is
a lumber dealer.
Children of Ebenezer and Mary Ann (Hobbs) Howe.
BORN IN spencer, MASS.
2703 i. Ida Maud^ b. May 30, 1870.
2704 ii. Minnie Grace, b. Nov. 2, 1874.
2705 iii. Myron Elias, b. Dec. 20, 1878 ; d. Aug. 20, 188S, in Spencer, Mass.
1753
MARY ELIZA DOUTY^, dau. of Nancy Caroline Mann (783),
was b. Mar. 30, 1859, i" Charlton, Mass., where she attended the district
school and m. May 4, 1886, Lewis David, son of Joshua and Elizabeth
(Adams) Bemis. He was b. Aug. 12, 1857, in Spencer, Mass., where he
attended the district school and has always resided, being engaged in the
ice business.
Child of Lewis David and Mary Eliza (Douty) Bemis.
2706 i. Alice Louise^, b. Nov. 16, 1887, in Spencer, Mass.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 2/1
1753
STILLMAN DOUTY, ]R.^ son of Nancy Caroline Mann (783),
was b. Dec. 29, 1861, in Charlton, Mass., and removed to Woodstock,
Conn., where he is a laborer. He m. May 20, 1880, in Charlton. Lizzie
Phebe, dau. of Henry and Lydia Maria (Powers) Smith. She was b. Sept.
15, i860, in Southbridge, Mass.
Children of Stillman and Lizzie Phebe (Smith) Douty.
born in charlton, mass.
2707 i. Fannie Blanche^ b. Jan. 9, 1881.
2708 ii. Bessie May, b. Aug. 7, 1884.
2709 iii. Alice Janet, b. Jan. 28, 1887.
1756
MARY GILBERT DAVIS^, dau. of Mary Bullard Dowse (784),
was b. Oct. 10, 1848, in Pittsfield, Mass., where she m. June 11, 1873,
Francis Williams, son of Julius and Lucy Forbes (Walker) Rockwell.
(Julius Rockwell was descended from Dea. William Rockwell of Dor-
chester, 1630.)
The following is from the Congressional Directory: — "Francis W.
Rockwell of Pittsfield, was b. at Pittsfield, May 26, 1844; was educated in
the public schools and at Edwards' Place School at Stockbridge, Mass.;
grad. at Amherst College in 1868 and at Harvard Law School in 187 1 ; is a
lawyer at Pittsfield ; was appointed one of the special justices of the dis-
trict court of central Berkshire in 1873, resigning in 1875 ; has held various
local offices; was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives
in 1879; was elected to the Massachusetts Senate in 1881 and 1882; was
elected on Jan. 17, 1884, as a republican, to the Forty-eighth Congress, to
fill a vacancy caused by the resignaton of Hon. George D. Robinson, who
had been elected as governor of Massachusetts, a special mid-winter elec-
tion being held, and the legislature having passed an act legalizing the
same; and was re-elected to the Forty-ninth, Fiftieth, and Fifty-first Con-
gresses."
Children of Francis Williams and Mary Gilbert (Davis) Rockwell.
BORN IN pittsfield, MASS.
William Walker", b. Oct. 4, 1S74.
Henry Davis, b. Sei)t. 6, 1876.
Samuel Forbes, b. Oct. 28, 1878.
Julius, b. July 16, 18S0.
Lawrence Dows, b. Sept. 27, 1883.
Francis Williams, jr., b. Sept. i. 1885.
Elizabeth, b. Mar. 27, 1888.
1759
2710
27II
n.
2712
111.
2713
IV.
2714
V.
2715
VI.
2716
vn
THOMAS DOWSE PECK^, son of Elizabeth Diana Dowse (785),
was b. May 2, 1857, in Pittsfield, Mass., where he still res., a woolen man-
2/2 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
ufacturer. He m. June 15, 1881, Mary Wadleigh, dau. of Hon. George
Lucien and Harriet K. (Roberts) Davis. She was b. Apr. 24, 1858, in
North Andover, Mass.
Children of Thomas Dowse and Mary Wadleigh (Davis) Peck,
horn in pittsfield, mass.
2717 i. Katherine^, b. Mar. 3, 1883.
2718 ii. Harriet Roberts, b. Feb. 9, 18S5.
2719 iii. (son), b. Nov. 12, 1887.
1766
DANIEL FRANCIS MORSEL son of Daniel, jr. (793), was b.
Mar. 28, 1844, in Needham, Mass., and is in the laundry business in
Wellesley, Mass. He m. Nov. 14, 1867, in South Braintree, Mass., Elvia
A., dau. of Joseph H. and Adeline M. (Vinton) Mellus. She was b. Aug.
7, 1850, in South Braintree.
Children of Daniel Francis and Elvia A. (Mellus) Morse,
born in wellesley, mass.
2720 i. Daniel^, b. June 10, d. Sept. i6, 1870, in Wellesley.
2721 ii. Edward F., b. July 10, 1872.
1769
EDWARD CLARKE son of Nancy K. Morse (794), was b. Aug.
II, 1838, in Natick, Mass., where he still lives and is a merchant. He m.
Feb. 16, 1871, in Everett, Mass., Louisa, dau. of George and Eliza A.
(Williams) Barteaux. She was b. Sept. i, 1845, in Annapolis, N. S.
Children of Edward and Louisa (Barteaux) Clark,
born in natick, mass.
2722 i. Nathaniel^ b. Dec. 14, 1873; d. Aug. 31, 1874.
2723 ii. Mary Louise [twin], b. Nov. 6, 1877 ; d. Oct. 3, 1878.
2724 iii. Edward [twin], b. Nov. 6, 1877; d. Sept. 6, 1878.
2725 iv. Helen Isabelle [twin], b. Feb. 14, 1880.
2726 V. Edward Nathaniel [twin], b. Feb. 14, 1880.
1773
FRANCIS WILLIAM MORSEL son of Henry (796), was b. June
6, 1844, in Needham, Mass., and now res. in Natick, Mass. He m. (i)
Dec. 25, 1866, in Natick, Jennie M., dau. of Warren and Sarah (Buxton)
Upham. She was b. in 1846, in Charlton, Mass., and d. May 20, 1876, in
Natick. He m. (2) Apr. 30, 1881, in Concord, N. H., Alma E., dau. of
Samuel and Sarah J. (Fairbanks) Hill. She was b. Mar. 25, 1858, in
Greensboro', Vt.
Child of Francis William and Alma E. (Hill) Morse.
2727 i. Leon Henry^, b. Nov. 2, 1882; d. Feb. 8, 1883.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 2/3
1775 —
GEORGE MANSON MORSEL son of Manson (797), was b. Jan.
17, 1856, in Natick, Mass.; is a farmer now living in Groton, Mass. He
m. Oct. 7, 1880, in Wayland, Mass., Sarah Jane, dau. of George Grafton
and Maria Ann (Eames) Beard. She was b. May 10, 1855, in Reading,
Mass.
Children of GEORr^E Manson and Sarah Jane (Beard) Morse.
2728 i. Mary Louise^, b. July 7, 1881, in Peterboro', N. H.
2729 ii. George Lewis, b. Sept. 11, 1883, in Littleton, Mass.
2730 ill. Mattie Maria, b. July 4, 1885, in Westford, Mass.
2731 iv. Ernest Manson [twin], b. Aug. 31, 1887, in Groton, Mass.
2732 V. WiLLi.AM Francis [twin], b. Aug. 31, 1S87, in Groton ; d. same day.
1770
EUGENE HARRISON HATHAWAY^, son of Rebekah Morse
(798), was b. May 23, 1849, in Wellesley, Mass., where he has always re-
sided and is an architect and builder. He m. Feb. 18, 1875, Martha
Ann Pratt (1833). She was b. Mar. 9, 1850.
Child of Eugene Harrison and Martha Ann (Pratt) Hathaway.
2733 i. Eugene Pablo Durant", b. Apr. 24, 18S4, in Banamislii, Old Inepio, Spain.
1777
NORA MARIA LOVEWELL^, dau. of Martha Jane Morse (799),
was b. SefDt. 27, 1848, in Wellesley, Mass., where she m. Dec. 25, 1872,
Herbert Allen, son of Otis and Sarah Fuller (Billings) Joslin. He was
b. July 26, 185 1, in Blackstone, Mass., where he attended the [Dublic
schools. He is a printer in Boston, Mass., at 238 Washington St., and
res. at 66 Waltham st.; is a republican and member of the Knights of
Honor. She attended the public schools in Wellesley, and normal school
at Framingham, Mass., and is a member of the Congregational chr.
Children of Herbert Allen and Nora Maria (Lovewell) Joslin.
2734 i. Charles Otis^, b. Nov. 12, 1876, in Boston, where he d. Jan. 30, 1878.
2735 ii. Eleanor [adopted], b. July 23, 1887, in Roslindale, Mass.
1778
HENRY WEBER LOVEWELL^, son of Martha Jane Morse
(799), was b. Oct. 25, 1850, in Wellesley, Mass., where he m. Jan. 3, 1877,
Alice Maria, dau. of Wm. R. and Helen Louise (Florence) Hanks. He
formerly resided in Wellesley; is now a shoe manufacturer in Natick, Mass.
She was b. Mar. i, 1854, in Birmingham, Conn., where her parents resided
until their removal to Wellesley.
Child of Henry Weber and Alice Maria (Hanks) Lovewell.
2736 i. Philip'-*, b. Mar. 27, i88i.
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274 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
17T9^
MARY JANE LOVEWELL^, dau. of Martha Jane Morse (799),
was b. Sept. 5, 1852, in Wellesley, Mass., where she m. Oct., 1870, Thomas
W., son of Robert and Janet (Walker) Ferguson. He was b. Jan. 25,
1844, in Scotland; was in the Civil war as ist sergt. of Co. H, 2d Mass.
cavalry, and discharged because of wounds received. He is now a travel-
ing salesman. They res. in Wellesley.
Children of Thomas W. and Mary Jane (Lovewell) Ferguson.
BORN IN wellesley, MASS.
2737 i- Janet M.^, b. Apr., 1873.
2738 ii. Margret a., b. Nov., 1875; d. July, 1881, in Stoneham, Mass.
2739 iii. Mary, b. Sept., 1877; d. July, 1881, in Wellesley.
1781
CHARLES HERBERT LOVEWELL^, son of Martha Jane
Morse (799), was b. June 23, 1862, in Wellesley, Mass., and educated in
the public schools. He has resided successively in Boston, Natick, and
Milford, Mass., and in New York city; is a shoe-cutter, and now res. in
Natick. He is a member of the Congregational chr., is a republican, and
has traveled much through the United States. He m. June 25, 1884, in
Boston, Alice Mary, dau. of Adoniram Judson and Mary Elizabeth
(Mitchell) Edwards. She was b. Feb. 11, 1863, in Boston.
Child of Charles Herbert and Alice Mary (Edwards) Lovewell.
2740 i. Charles Walter'-', b. Feb. 14, 1885, in Winchester, Mass.
1784
ABBIE GEORGIANA MORSE^, dau. of George, jr. (804), was
b. Oct. 5, 1855, in Natick, Mass., and m. May 13, 1876, in Grantville,
Mass., Frank Colburn, son of Ira and Elversa B. (Colburn) Cummings.
He was b. Oct. 21, 1856, in Natick, where he still res. and is a milkman.
Children of Frank Colburn and Abbie Georgiana (Morse) Cummings.
BORN in natick, MASS.
2741 i. Cora Abbie'-*, b. Nov. 13, 1876.
2742 ii. Stella Maud, b. Feb. i, 1881.
2743 iii. Dana Frank, b. Dec. 4, 1883.
2744 iv. Ira Morse, b. Jan. i, 1886.
1787
GEORGE WILLIAM RYAN^, son of Henry Morse (806), was
b. Sept. 9, 1840, in Waltham, Mass., where he still res. and is employed
in the Waltham Watch Works. He was educated in the public schools of
Waltham, attends the L'niversalist chr., is a member of the fire service.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 2^^
and a republican. He served sixteen months from Nov., 1861, in Co. B,
32d Mass. vols., in the Civil war ; is a member of the I. O. O. F. and of
the Royal Arcanum. He m. No\^ 17, 1869, in Waltham, Augusta H.,
dau. of Levi L. and Mary E. (Davis) Dingley. She was b. Sept. 7, 1836,
in Old Town, Me.
Children of George William and Augusta H. (Dingley) Ryan.
born in waltham, mass.
2745 i. Mamie Edith^, b. Dec. 2, 1874.
2746 ii. Percy Weuster, b. Aug. 11, 1877.
1788
SAMUEL LYMAN RYAN^, son of Henry Morse (806), was b.
May 21, 1844, in Waltham, Mass., where he was educated in the public
schools; grad. from the high school in 1868; attends the Universalist chr.,
of which he was organist in 1868-69 5 served in the Civil war in Co. H,
30th regt. Mass. vols., and 73d U. S. cavalry, from Oct. 13, 1861, to Sept.
23, 1865, i"^ Department of the Gulf. From a private he became corporal,
sergeant, second lieutenant, first lieutenant, captain, and brevet-major. He
was one of the "forlorn hope" storming party at Port Huron, La. Mr.
Ryan is an independent republican, and member of F. and A. M., Royal
Arcanum, and American Legion of Honor. He is a broker in Boston ;
office, 29 1-2 Tremont st., and res. in Waltham. He m. Aug. 25, 1869, in
Waltham, Sarah Ellen, dau. of Warren and Abigail Hall (Prentiss)
Maynard, She was b. July 12, 1850, in Waltham, where she d. Nov. 26,
1887.
Children of Samuel Lyman and Sarah Ellen (Maynard) Ryan.
BORN IN waltham, MASS.
2747 i. Warren Maynard^, b. Dec. 26, 1871.
2748 ii. Elmer Prentiss, b. Sept. 26, 1874 ; d. Feb. 18, 1880, in Waltham.
2749 iii. Susie Lyman, b. Oct. 21, 1877.
2750 iv. Ernest Elmer, b. Sept. 17, 1880.
2751 V. Nellie Maynard, b. Oct. 12, 1887.
1789
ALBERT MORSE RYAN^ son of Henry Morse (806), was b.
May 3, 1846, in Waltham, Mass., where he is a milk dealer, and res. 19
Hammond st. He is a member of Isaac Parker Lodge, F. and A. M.;
P. G. of Prospect Lodge, No. 35, L O. O. F. ; Newton Encampment, No.
50; Hawthorne Lodge, D. of R. ; secretary of Rumford Council, No. 113,
Royal Arcanum ; Waltham Lodge, No. 373, Knights of Honor ; and
Canton Shawmut, No. i, Patriarchs Militant. He m. June i, 1871, in
Waltham, Carrie S., dau. of Mathias and Sarah C. Jameson. She was b.
Oct. 12, 1849, in Waldoboro', Me.
276 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Children of Albert Morse and Carrie S. (Jameson) Ryan.
born in waltham, mass.
2752 i. Arthur Albert^, b. Aug. 24, 1S72; d. Dec. 5, 1876.
2753 ii. Ida Ann.\h, b. Nov. 4, 1873.
2754 iii. Henry Morse, b. Nov. 20, 1874.
2755 i^"- Carrie Alberta, b. May 14, 1879.
2756 V. Mabel Frances, b. vSept. 19, 1883.
1792
HENRY LYMAN RYAN^, son of John Samuel (807), was b.
Nov. II, 1839, in Waltham, Mass. ; was a clerk; resided successively in
Waltham, Boston, and Charlestown, Mass., and d. in the latter place, Jan.
II, 1868. He m. Sept. 25, 1862, in Charlestown, Mehitable Burrell,
dau. of William Ripley and Julia Ann (Burrell) Gilson, She was b. Apr.
3, 1 841, in Abington, Mass.
Children of Henry Lyman and Mehitable Burrell (Gilson) Ryan.
2757 i. Henry Nelson^ b. Feb. 17, 1863, in East Abington, Mass.; d. Aug. 6, 1863, in
Waltham, Mass.
2758 ii. Emma Adelaide, b. Feb. 20, 1864, in Waltham ; is unmarried and a school-teacher
in Chelsea, Mass. Her name is now Emma Addie Clayton. She was adopted
by Fred L and Lucie A. Clayton (1793).
2759 iii. Ella Gertrude, b. July 13, 1867, in Charlestown, Mass.; is unmarried ; a stitcher
in North Abington, Mass.
1793
LUCIE ANN RYAN8, dau. of John Samuel (807), was b. June
29, 1842, in Boston, Mass., and m. June 2, 1863, in Chelsea, Mass., Fred
Irving, son of William Eaton and Sarah Augusta (Waite) Clayton. He
was b. May 26, 1843, in Jay, Me. ; removed to Randolph, Mass., and later
to Charlestown, Mass., and is now a merchant tailor in Chelsea, residing
on Orange st.
Children of Fred Irving and Lucie Ann (Ryan) Clayton,
born in charlestown, mass.
2760 i. Willie Irvinc,'*, b. Nov. 6, 1866; d. Aug. 27, 1867, in Charlestown.
2761 ii. Effie Irving, b. Jan. 16, 1869; is unmarried and res. in Chelsea, Mass.
1794
MARY LUELLA RYAN^, dau. of John Samuel (807), was b.
June 14, 1849, ^^ Boston, Mass., and m. Oct. 12, 1870, in Charlestown,
Mass., Nathan, son of Nathan Goodnow and Angelica (Van Epps) Stone.
He was b. Feb. 10, 1846, in Charlestown, and removed to Medfield, Mass.,
where he is a carpenter.
Child of Nathan and M.a.r\' Luell.a. (Ry'an) Stone.
2762 i. ^Willie Brazer^ b. Jan. 19, 1881, in Boston.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 2/7
1803
LEON CORTEZ MORSE^, son of Thomas Dowse (810), was b.
Apr. I, 1852, in Framingham, Mass., and is now a mechanic, living at 12
Clark St., Newark, N. J. He m. June 12, 1875, in Salem, Mass., Cora
Ella, dau. of Joseph and Ann D. (Crosby) Fowler. She was b. Mar. 18,
1856, in Searsport, Me. They have resided in Salem, Franklin, and Mil-
ford, Mass.
Children of Leon Cortez and Cora Ella (Fowler) Morse.
BORN IN franklin, MASS.
2763 i. Ethel Marion^ b. Aug. 22, 1876.
2764 ii. Ella Jane, b. Feb. 9, 1878.
1803
EDITH ALMIRA MORSEL dau. of Thomas Dowse (810), was b.
Apr. 8, 1858, in F'ranklin, Mass., and m. Aug. 11, 1876, in Attleboro',
Mass., Thomas Carter, who was b. May 7, 1857, in Holliston, Mass.
He is a musician, and formerly lived in Franklin, but now res. in Middle-
boro', Mass.
Children of Thomas and Edith Almira (Morse) Carter.
2765 i. Lillian May-', b. Nov. lo, iS77,in Franklin, Mass.
2766 ii. Annie Florence, b. Jan. 22, 1881, in Middleboro', Mass., where she cl. Jan. 12, 18S5.
2767 iii. Mabel Ermina, b. Mar. 15, 1883, in Middleboro'.
2768 iv. Flora Lewis, b. Feb. 23, 1887, in Middleboro'.
1804
MABEL ERMINA MORSEL dau. of Thomas Dowse (810), was
b. June 27, i860, in Franklin, Mass., and m. in 1877, Lancelot, son of
Edwin and Eliza Helenor (Attwood) Copleston. He was b. May 3, 1859,
in 'Wrentham, Mass., has lived in Franklin and Milford, Mass., and is now
a manufacturer, residing in Nyack, N. Y.
Children of Lancelot .and Mabel Ermina (Morse) Copleston.
2769 i. Edwin^, b. Mar. 31, 1878, in Franklin, Mass.
2770 ii. Leon, b. Nov. 24, 1882, in Nyack, N. Y.
2771 iii. Harold Sears, b. July 27, 1887, in Nyack.
1810
BERTHA FLORENCE MORSE^, dau. of [Major] Monroe (811),
was b. Aug. 21, 1870, in Franklin, Mass., and m. Apr. 30, 1884, in Med-
way, Mass., John George, son of William and Marion (Webster) McDon-
ald. He was b. July 14, 1864, in French River, Pictou co., N. S., is a
teamster, and res. in Medway.
Children of John George and Bertha Florence (Morse) McDonald,
born in medway, mass.
2772 i. Raymond LEWis^b. Sept. 21, 1884.
2773 ii. Marion Webster, b. Apr. 30, 1887.
278 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
1813
LUCILLA F. HOSIER dau. of Hannah Badger Morse (813),
was b. Mar. 28, 1856, in Framingham, Mass., and m. Dec. 24, 1879, in
Franklin, Mass., Byron H., son of George H. and Sarah (Bentley) Coch-
rane. He was b. May 5, 1856, in Woonsocket, R. I., is a wool-dyer, has
lived in Franklin, Carolina, R. I., and now res. in Chambersburg, Penn.
Children of Byron H. and Lucilla F. (Hosie) Cochrane.
2774 i. Sarah Bentley^, b. Dec. 18, 1880, in Carolina, R. I.
2775 ii. George H., b. Dec. 20, 1882, in Carolina.
1830
HELEN LOUISA MORSE^, dau. of Charles Henry (814), was
b. Feb. 13, 1868, in Franklin, Mass., and m. Mar. 3, 1887, in Billingsly,
Tenn., William, son of James Thomas and Sarah Amanda (Craig) Whee-
ler. He was b. Jan. 12, 1864, in Ellijay, Ga., where he attended the sem-
inary ; is now a farmer residing in Slade Creek, Tenn. He is a republi-
can.
Child of William and Helen Louisa (Morse) Wheeler*
2776 i. Lizzie Eulemina^, b. Dec. 11, 18S7, in Slade treek, Tenn.
1826
WILLIAM GARLAND CHILDS^, son of Eunice Morse Fuller
(833), was b. Feb. 12, 1843, in Waltham, Mass., where he has always re-
sided, a milk dealer. He m. Oct. 27, 1869, in Weston, Mass., Ellen
Maria, dau. of Benjamin and Maria Amanda (Warren) Peirce. She was
b. Dec. 31, 1848, in Weston.
Children of William Garland and Ellen Maria (Peirce) Childs.
born in waltham, mass.
2777 i. Arthur Garland-', b. Apr. 4, 187 1.
2778 ii. Alice Peirce, b. May 4. 1873.
2779 iii. William Benjamin, b. Feb. 4, 1876.
1829
ELLA FRANCES MORSE^, dau. of John Andrew (824), was b.
Mar. 21, 1853, in Natick, Mass., and m. Apr. 2, 1873, John S. Goulding,
who was b. July 29, 1847.
Children oy T<JHN S. and Ella Frances (Morse) Goulding.
2780 i. Mabel ^jii*)'iitA^6. July 14, i^lj-d^ J uxly </, l^]^/l
2781 ii. KoY Alufrt, b. Oct. 29, 1S75. / ^)
2782 iii. Laura Eltha, b. Apr. 6, 1880. 1 ^ ,
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 2/9
1831
MARY E. PRATT8, dau. of Abigail Elizabeth Morse (825), was
b. June 3, 1848, in Natick, Mass., and m. May 10, 1870, Webster, son of
Silas Brooks He was b. Dec. 8, 1842, in Gardner, Mass.; is a plumber
and res. in Ashland, Mass. He served in the 5th Mass. vols., in the Civil
war.
Children of Webster and Mary E. (Pratt) Brooks.
2783 i. Arthur W.^, b. Feb. 3, 1873.
2784 ii. Mabel E., b. Feb. 25, 1875.
1844
DEBORAH PERRY DOWSER dau. of Edmund (838), was b. Oct.
I, 1846, in Sherborn, Mass., where she has always resided. She is among
the foremost in the work of the Pilgrim Chr., of which she is a member.
She m. Feb. 7, 1877, i" Sherborn, as his third wife, Lowell, jr., son of
Lowell and Elizabeth (Richardson) Coolidge. He was b. Oct. 10, 18 19,
in Sherborn, where he is a shoe manufacturer and a deacon of the Pilgrim
Chr. (Cong.)
Child of Lowell and Deborah Perry (Dowse) Coolidge.
2785 i. Elizabeth Dowse^, b. July 12, i<S79, in Sherborn, Mass.
1846
WILLIAM BRADFORD HOMER DOWSER son of Edmund
(838), was b. Feb. 29, 1852, in Sherborn, Mass.; was fitted for college at
West Newton English and Classical schools; was grad. at Harvard Uni-
versity, 1873, receiving degree of A. B. ; and Harvard Law School, 1875,
receiving degree of LL. B. He is engaged in the practice of law at 8y
Milk St., Boston. He makes a specialty of patent causes, and is called by
professional engagements to all parts of the United States, being confined
in the arguments of suits to the various U. S. Circuit courts. He has
visited Europe twice, the last time on his wedding trip. He m. June
20, 1883, in Taunton, Mass., Fanny Lee, dau. of Henry G. and Frances L.
(Williams) Reed of Taunton. She was b. May 25, 1856, in Taunton.
They res. in West Newton, Mass.
Children of William Bradford Homer and Fanny Lee (Reed) Dowse.
27S6 i. Dorothy^ b. July 25, 1885, in West Newton, Mass.
2786a ii. Margaret, b. .
184*7
LEWIS RYAN DOWSER son of William Chamberlain (839),
was b. Oct. 20, 1845, in Sherborn, Mass., which place he left in 1868, and
bought a farm in Grinnell, la., where he m. Dec. 21, 1869, Sarah M., dau.
28o THE DOWS OR DOWSE
of Samuel and Caroline (Kates) Wagner of Ohio. She was b. Feb. 23,
1854.
In 1873, Mr. Dowse sold out, and with his wife's family emigrated in
primitive style to the interior of Nebraska. They were the first white
settlers at Douglass Grove, Custer co. The nearest railroad points —
Grand Island and Kearney on the U. P. R. R. — were seventy-five miles
away, and the nearest post-office twenty-five miles. Three branches of the
Loup river, each about fifteen miles apart, flowed through this fine, fertile,
rolling prairie region. Mr. Dowse chose the valley of the Middle Loup
and built his house upon a bluff overlooking the river and commanding an
extensive view of prairie land, where moose, elk, deer, and other animals of
the plain roamed at will, hitherto undisturbed by man. Other settlers
soon followed and made homes in this land of promise, and in a short time
the colony numbered several hundred. Having overcome the first ob-
stacles of pioneer life, the settlers began to breathe freely. Their fields of
waving grain, and herds of cattle and horses fattening upon the prairies,
promised a rich reward for their labor and privations. But the grasshop-
per came and reduced the settlers to rations more meagre than before.
By means of outside help the settlers rallied, and since then they have
steadily prospered. Railroads are being built, and towns are springing up
in all the region round about. The climate is perfect, and the facilities for
grain and stock raising are said to be unsurpassed.
Children of Lewis Ryan and Sarah M. (Wagner) Dowse.
CHN. I AND II born IN GRINNELL, lA., THE REST IN DOUGLASS GROVE, NEli.
2787 i. William Ryan^ b. Apr. 3, 187 1.
2788 ii. Eliza Caroline, b. Mar. 13, 1873.
2789 iii. Alice Mary, b. Feb. 22, 1875.
2790 iv. Samuel Lewis, b. Dec. 21, 1877.
2791 V. Lawrence Edmund, b. May 3, 1879.
2792 vi. Elmer Ellsworth, b. Mar. 27, 1886.
1850
AARON COOLIDGE DOWSE^, son of William Chamberlain
(839), was b. Mar. 27, 1856, in Sherborn, Mass., where he attended the
public schools, and also Allen's English and Classical School in West New-
ton, Mass. At Mr. Allen's school his general average was 99 per cent.,
leading all his competitors. After fitting for college, he studied for two
years "at the Boston University Law School. Finding journalism more
cono-enial to his tastes than law practice, he became, when twenty years
of age, editor of the Nczv England Grocer (office, 20 Central wharf, Bos-
ton), the leading trade journal in this country. He has continued as edi-
tor of that paper until the present time (1890), and for the past five years
he has also been editor of the Maiden City Press.
Mr. Dowse was the first secretary of the first retail grocers' associa-
,:>PYt2yi^)-7^ ^ S^-C^-t^t.^^-&^
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 28l
tion ever formed in this country, and has been instrumental in forming
similar organizations all over New England. Upon his marriage he re-
moved to Maiden, Mass., and two years later was elected a member of the
common council of that city, and was unanimously re-elected in 1885 and
1886. He is now serving his fourth year as a member of the school board,
of which he was elected chairman Jan. i, 1890. He is a member of Miz-
pah Lodge, A. O. U. W., and Noble Commander of Mystic Commandery,
United Order of the Golden Cross. In 1888 Mr. Dowse made an ex-
tended tour in Europe, and upon his departure was presented with an
elegant gold-headed ebony cane.
He m. Mar. 18, 1880, in Sherborn, Nellie Maria, dau. of Marshall
and Ellen M. (Parcher) Sanders. She was b. Aug. 23, 1859, i" Littleton,
N. H. They res. in Maiden.
Child of Aaron Coolidge and Nellie Marl\ (Sanders) Dowse.
2793 i. Nellie Gertrude^ b. Nov. 29, 1SS2, in Maiden, Mass.
1853
SARAH PRISCILLA LELAND^, dau. of Deborah Perry Dowse
(831), was b. Aug. 5, 1850, in Sherborn, Mass.; was legally adopted by
her grandfather, Benjamin Dowse (363), when quite young, and was known
as Sarah Dowse. She lived for some years in the family of Rev. A. H.
Coolidge of Leicester, Mass. She m. May i, 1875, Alexander Robert-
son, son of Alexander and Isabella Taylor. He was b. Apr. 3, 1852, in
Glasgow, Scotland; resided in Leicester, until 1886, when he removed to
Lowell, Mass., and is a cardmaker at 127 Market St.; res. 29 Second st.
He is a member of the Lowell Caledonian club. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor at-
tend the First Congregational Chr.
Children of Alexander Robertson and Sarah Priscilla (Leland) Taylor.
born in LEICESTER, MASS.
2794 i. Edmund Lee^, b. Feb. 8, 1876; d. Aug. 15, 1888, in Lowell, Mass.
2795 ''• Everett Newton, b. Mar. 24, d. Aug. 13, 1877.
2796 iii. Isabella Sarah, b. May 7, 1878.
2797 iv. Raymond Dowse, b. Nov. 18, 1883.
1854
SUSAN JOSEPHINE DOWSER dau. of Benjamin Thomas (833),
was b. Dec. 12, 1861, in Weymouth, Mass., where she attended the high
school, graduating from the four-years course in 1880. She also finished a
three-years course of vocal study at New England Conservatory of Music,
Boston. She sang contralto in a quartette choir in Boston for three years
previous to her marriage. She m. Apr. 26, 1887, in East Braintree, Mass.,
Albert Everett, son of Hon. Edward and Susan Caroline (Stetson)
252 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Avery. He was b. July 8, 1858, in East Braintree ; attended the Boston
Latin School, Adams' Academy, Quincy, Mass., and Harvard College. He
is a lawyer; chairman of the school committee in Braintree; member of
1st Corps of Cadets, Boston ; and is a democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Avery are
members of the Episcopal chr., and res. in East Braintree.
Child of Albert Everett and Susan Josephine (Dowse) Avery.
279S i. SusAN^, b. May 5, 18S8, in East Braintree, Mass.
1860
GEORGE WILLISTON HORNE, JRs, son of Emily Crafts
(834), was b. Feb. 5, 1844, in Watertown, Mass.; was an architect; lived
in Boston, Mass., afterwards in Belmont, Mass., and d. in the last-named
place, Aug. 29, 1877. He grad. from the Watertown High School; served
nine months during the Civil war, in 5th regt. Mass. vols. He was a Uni-
tarian and a republican. He m. Aug. 28, 1870, in Belmont, his cousin,
Mary E. Barnard (1867). She was b. July 9, 1845, in Watertown.
Children of George Williston and Mary E. (Barnard) Horne
BORN in Belmont, mass.
2799 i. Richard Barnard^, b. June 23, 1S71 ; is at Browne & Nichols' School, Cam-
bridge, Mass.
2800 ii. Harold Wellington, b. Oct. 12, 1873; '^ at the same school as his older brother.
2801 iii. Geoffrey Crafts, b. Jan. 3. 1877 ; is at Miss Spear's School, Newton, Mass.
1869
HARRIET C. BARNARD8, dau. of Sarah Ann Crafts (837),
was b. May 16, 185 1, in Watertown, Mass., and d. May 12, 1886, in Bel-
mont, Mass. She m. June 2, 1875, in Belmont, by Rev. Edmund Dowse,
D. D., of Sherborn, Mass., Robert M., son of Manuel and Abigail (Mor-
ton) Diaz. He was b. June 4, 1847, in Plymouth, Mass.; removed to Bos-
ton, and then to Belmont, where he is in the cutlery business.
Children of Robert M. and Harriet C. (Barnard) Dl\z.
KORN in BELMONT, MASS.
2802 i. Ralph Morton'', b. Jan. 31. 1877.
2803 ii. Alice Barnard, b. Apr. 7, 1879.
2804 iii. Robert Barnard, b. Nov. 26, 1881.
2805 iv. Sarah, b. Feb. 9, 1884.
1873
ANNIE CRAFTS^, dau. of Nathaniel Henry (840), was b. Jan.
29, i860, in Watertown, Mass., and m. Dec. 22, 1879, i" Roxbury, Mass.,
Burton Oliver, son of George and Secepta (Moore) Cutting. He was b.
Aug. 18, 1848, in Berlin, Mass.; removed to Bolton, thence to Roxbury,
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 283
and is now an expressman, residing at 24 New Seaver St., Dorchester,
Mass.
Children of Burton Oliver and Annie (Craets) Cutting.
2506 i. Grace Moore^, b. Sept. 22, 1880, in Roxbury, Mass.
2507 ii. Mary Louisa, b. June 9, 1882, in Roxbury.
2508 iii. Henry Burton, b. Mar. 17, 1S86, in Roxbury.
2809 iv. Ruth Crafts, b. Feb. i, 1888, in Dorcliester, Mass.
1873
GEORGE BRATON DOWSER son of Joseph, jr. (844), was b.
Apr. 29, 1847, ii^ Sherborn, Mass., and is a watchmaker in Roxbury district
of Boston, Mass., where he res. at i Irwin place. He m. (i) Oct. 23, 1877,
Evelyn Higgins, dau. of Amariah and Martha (Anderson) Leland of
Searsport, Me. She was b. Oct. 18, 1854, and d. July 18, 1880. He m.
(2) May 6, 1885, Elena, dau. of James Pratt. She was b. Sept. 4, 1862,
and d. July 4, 1888, in Boston.
Child of George Braton and Evelyn Higgins (Leland) Uowse.
2810 i. Ralph Warren^, b. July 18, 1880; d. same day.
1874
AGNES ALMEDA DOWSER dau. of Joseph, jr. (844), was b.
Dec. 20, 1850, in Sherborn, Mass., where she m. June 3, 1874, John
Franklin Holbrook (1739). He was b. Nov. 17, 1848, in Boston, Mass.,
and is a cider manufacturer in Sherborn.
2811
2S12
2813
Children of John Franklin and Agnes Almeda (Dowse) Holbrook.
born in sherborn, mass.
John Everett^, b. May 22, 1875.
Dana Dowse, b. Sept. 15, 1878.
Roy Bullard, b. July 11, 1884.
1890
JOSEPHINE D0WS8, dau. of John L. (857), was b. Apr. 10, 1859,
and m. Jan. i, 1879, Frank M., son of John C. and Hattie C. (Fillinger)
Kellogg. He was b. Aug. 26, 1856, and is a farmer in Clifton Park, N. Y.
Child of Frank M. and Josephine (Dows) Kellogg.
2S14 i. Hattie L.^ b. Dec. 11, 1879.
1896
ELIZABETH HOLROYD DOWS^, dau. of Stephen Leland
(865), was b. Nov. 17, 1858, in Cedar Rapids, la., was educated at Mrs.
Porter's School in P'armington, la., the academy in Bradford, Mass., and
at Mrs. Sylvanus Reid's School in New York city. She m. Jan. 21, 1885,
284 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Thompson, son of Washington and Eliza (Thompson) McClintock. He
was b. Sept. 6, 1848; grad. from Yale College, 1870; is a member of the
firm of Oliver McClintock & Co., furniture and carpet dealers, Pittsburgh,
Penn., and he res. at 165 Fayette St., Allegheny City, Penn. Mr. and Mrs.
McClintock are members of the Second Presbyterian Chr., Pittsburgh, and
Mr. McClintock is an elder.
Child of Thompson and Elizabeth Holroyd (Dows) McClintock.
2815 i. Henrietta Dows^, b. Feb. 23, d. June 18, 1887, in Allegheny City, Penn.
1897
ELMA ELLSWORTH DOWS^, dau. of Stephen Leland (865),
was b. Oct. 13, 1 86 1, in Cedar Rapids, la.; was grad. June, 1881, from the
Misses Grant's Seminary, Chicago, III, and was class orator and president
of the school society. She afterwards took a special course in music and
languages at Mrs. Sylvanus Reid's School in New York city. She is vice
president of Chapter VI, "Reid's Alumnae League." She was a member
of the Second Presbyterian Chr. of Cedar Rapids, but after marriage she
became a member, by letter, of the Third Presbyterian Chr. of Pittsburgh,
Penn.
She m. Jan. 28, 1886, in Cedar Rapids, Benjamin, son of William and
Eliza Burd (Blair) Thaw. He was b. Mar. 14, 1859, ^^ Pittsburgh, where
he has always resided. He is treasurer of the Hecla Coke Co., and res.
at Murray Hill, Fifth ave., Pittsburgh.
He graduated as B. A. from the Western University of Pennsylvania,
at Pittsburgh, June, 1878, and spent the following year at Yale College, in
special studies. He has been a member of the Third Presbyterian Chr.
of Pittsburgh since 1872, and since 1883 has been one of its trustees.
He is a republican.
Children of Benjamin and Elma Ellsworth (Dows) Thaw.
2S16 i. Stephen Dows^, b. April 12, 1887, in Allegheny City, Penn.
2817 ii. Benjamin, jr., b. Dec. 11, 18S8, in Pittsburgh, Penn.
1903
FLORA ISABELLA VALENTINE^, dau. of James William
(874), was b. June 13, 1857, in Natick, Mass., where she m. Nov. 28,
1878, Edgar Judson, son of Henry and Almira (White) Smith. He was
b. Jan. 29, 1852, in Readville, Mass., and is a taxidermist in Sherborn,
Mass.
Child of Edgar Judson and Flora Isabella (Valentine) Smith.
2S18 i. Arthur'', b. Aug. 28, 1879, in Sherborn, Mass., where he d. Aug. 4, 1S80.
From Hiiiper-s Weekly.— Copyright, 1884, b> H..^=, i B,.
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FAMILY IN AMERICA. 285
NINTH GENERATION.
— 1919
JOHN WILLIAMS LANGLEY'', son of Mary Sumner Williams
(881), was b. Oct. 21, 1841, in Boston, Mass.; was educated at Chauncy
Hall School, Boston, and was grad. from the Lawrence Scientific School
of Harvard University in 1861. He was acting assistant surgeon in the
army during the Civil war. He was assistant professor of natural philos-
ophy at the U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., 1867-69; professor
of chemistry in Antioch College, Ohio, in 1866; filled the same chair in the
Western University of Pennsylvania, 1872-75 ; and in the University of
Michigan, at Ann Harbor, 1875-89. He is now chemist and metallurgist
in the steel business in Pittsburgh, Penn. ; address 5914 Walnut st. He
m. Sept. 12, 1 87 1, in Charlestovvn, Mass., Martica Irene, dau. of Jose
and Eliza H. (Tidd) Carret. She was b. Dec. 31, 1846, in Cuba.
2819
2820
2821
2822
Children of John Williams and Martica Irenk (Cakkki) Lanci.ey.
Mary Williams^^ b. Aug. 22, 1872.
Martica Irene, b. Oct. 28, 1874.
i. Annie Williams, b. Jan. 15, 1S79.
/. Samuel Pierpont, b. Sept. 7, 1884.
1931
MARY ELIZA ROBBINS^ dau. of Chandler (883), was b. Nov.
29, 1834, in Boston, Mass., and m. Dec. 16, 1858, Hamilton Alonso, son
of Alonso and Frances M. (Clark) Hill. He was b. Jan. 2, 1832, is a
merchant, and res. 65 Beacon st., Boston.
Child of Hamilton Alonso and Mary Eliza (Robbins) Hill.
2823 i. Mary Hamilton^", b. Oct. 16, 1862, in Boston, Mass.; m. Oct. 28, 1886, Joseph
Randolph, jr., son of Joseph Randolph Coolidge. He is a clerk in the
Ijanking-house of Lee, Higginson & Co., 44 State St., Boston. They res. 147
Beacon St., and have a summer residence in Brookline, Mass.
1923
ABBY ROBBINS^ dau. of Chandler (883), was b. July 5, 1838,
in Boston, Mass., and m. May 11, 1859, Nathaniel Leech, jr., son of
Nathaniel Leech and Hannah Glover (Blackler) Hooper. He was b. Dec.
28, 1825 ; and his profession is literature. They res, at 56 Chestnut st.,
Boston.
Children of Nathaniel Leech and Abby (Robbins) Hooper.
2824 i. Hannah GloverI", b. May 13, i860; is unmarried.
2825 ii. Mary Frothingham, b. July ii, 1867 ; is unmarried.
286 THE DOVVS OR DOWSE
1934
CORNELIA FROTHINGHAM ROBBINS^, dau. of Chandler
(883), was b. July 29, 1840, in Boston, Mass., and d. Feb. 29, 1872. She
m. June 4, 1868, Charles Henry, son of Augustus Henry Fiske. He
was b. Oct. 26, 1840, and is a lawyer, residing in Weston, Mass., and
has an office in Boston, at 60 Congress st., room 6.
Child of Charles Henry and Cornelia Frothingham (Rokbins) Fiske.
2S26 i. Charles Henry, jr.^> b. Feb. i8, 1872.
1935
ALICE TREVET ROBBINS^, dau. of Chandler (883), was b. in
Boston, Mass., and m. Oct. 24, 1863, Edward C, son of Samuel Johnson
of Boston. He grad. from Harvard College, i860; was first lieutenant
and afterwards adjutant of Co. H, 44th regt. Mass. vols., during its term of
service in the Civil war ; and is a member of the firm of C. F. Hovey &
Co., 33 Summer St., Boston. They res. at 123 Marlboro' St., Boston.
Children of Edward C. and Alice Trevet (Robbins) Johnson.
2827 i. Charlotte Howe^o, b. Aug. 11, 1864.
2828 ii. Alice Cornelia, b. Mar., 1868.
2829 iii. Mary Frothingham, b. Sept., 1875.
193G —
MARIA LOUISA ROBBINS^ dau. of Chandler (883), was b.
in Newton, Mass., and m. Dec. 2, 1869, Edward Livingston, son of Isaac
Davis of Worcester, Mass. He was b. in Worcester, where they live, but
spend the winter in Boston, for schools, etc. Residence in Boston is 215
Commonwealth ave.
Children of Edward Livingston and Maria Louisa (Robbins) Davis.
born in WORCESTER, MASS.
2830 i. Eliza FrothinghamIo, b. Jan. 17, 1871.
2831 ii. Theresa, b. Dec. 9, 1873.
2832 iii. Livingston, b. Aug. 13, 18S2.
1934
JANE PRINCE ROBBINS^ dau. of Samuel Dowse (884), was b.
Dec. 8, 1839, in Chelsea, Mass., and d. Oct. 2, 1864, in Framingham,
Mass. She m. Apr. 14, 1859, Charles Francis, son of Daniel Hunt.
He was b. Feb. 6, 1836, in Concord, Mass., is in the commission business
and res. in Belmont, Mass.
Child of Charles Francis and Jane Prince (Robbins) Hunt.
2833 i. Carrie Robbins^'*, b. May 4, i860.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 28/
1935
MARY CAROLINE ROBBINS^, dau. of Samuel Dowse (884),
was b. May 9, 1842, in ('helsea, Mass., and m. May 20, 1869, Charles
Francis Hunt (1934).
Children of Charles Francis and Mary Caroline (Robbins) Hunt.
2S34
2835
2836
2837
Annie M.^', b. Mar. 16, 1870.
i. Chandler Robbins, b. Jan. to, 1877.
ii. Mary Rhoades, b.' July 17, 1879.
V. Emily Frances, b. Apr. 9, 1883.
1950
MARTHA ELIZABETH HUTCHINS^, dau. of Sarah Hodgman
(894), was b. Sept. 24, 1854, in Carlisle, Mass., where she m. June 7,
1876, JuDSON E. RuGG, who deserted her in 1877.
Child of Judson E. and Martha Elizabeth (Hutchins) Rugc;.
283S i. Clara Alberta1'\ b. June 16, 1877, in Carlisle, where she d. Dec. 7, 1885.
1953
MARY EMELINE MOORE-', dau. of Mary Abbie Hodgman
(896), was b. Oct. 9, 1853, in Bedford, N. H., and m. Oct. 24, 1872, in
Manchester, N. H., George A., son of John A. and Lucy (Conant)
Powers. He was b. June 28, 1848, in Milford, N. H., where he still res.,
a tin and stove dealer.
Child of George A. and Mary Emeline (Moore) Powers.
2839 i. Freddie ElmerI^', b. Nov. 21, 1881, in Milford, N. H.
3008
ELLA JONES WHITNEY^, dau. of Cordelia Newman Swett
(975), was b. Oct. 10, 1865, in Weld, Me., and m. Houston K., son of
John and Roxena Alice (Fingley) Magee. He was b. Sept. 7, 1862, in
Sackville, N. B., and is now a carpenter in Madison, Me.
Children of Houston K. and Ella Jones (Whitney) Magee.
born in MADISON, ME.
2840 i. Ida MayI''', b. Dec. 5, 1885.
2841 ii. Hattie Cordelia, b. Sept. 3, 1887.
3014
KATIE BELL SKOFIELD^, dau. of Mary Ann Swett (977),
was b. Dec. 23, 1864, in Weld, Me., and m. May, 1881, Irvin Hutchinson,
who res. in Weld.
Child of Irvin and Katie Bell (Skofield) Hutchinson.
2842 i. EarlI*^, b. Sept. 10, 1886.
288 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
3046
EMMA CAROLINE HIGGINS^, dau. ot Myrtilla Elizabeth
Masterman (1001), was b. Sept. 2, 1859, in Troy Grove, 111., andm. Aug.
25, 1880, in Chicago, III, Russell Cole, son of John and Sophia (Cole)
Smith. He was b. Jan. 15, 1835, in Lexington, Mich., is a captain on the
lakes, and res. 74 Twenty-fifth place, Chicago.
Children of Russell Cole and Emma Caroline (Higgins) Smith.
2843 i. Minnie Belle^'', b. Aug. 29, 1881.
2844 ii. Roswell Cole, b. Feb. 22, 1884.
2845 iii. William, b. June 29, 18S6.
2846 iv. Orrin, b. Dec. 28, 1888.
3048
MAGGIE IRENA HIGGINS^ dau. of Myrtilla Elizabeth Mas-
terman (1001), was b. Sept. 19, 1863, in Troy Grove, 111., and m. Mar. 7,
1 88 1, in Chetek, Wis., Herman, son of James Adam and Elizabeth
(Hatfield) Williams. He was b. Aug. 8, 1849, in South Bend, Ind., and
now res. in Peru, 111.
Children of Herman and Maggie Irena (Hu;(;ins) Williams.
2847 i. HarryI", b. May 15, 1882, in La Salle, 111.
2848 ii. Ethel, b. Aug. 16, 1884, in Peru, 111.
3050
ALICE AUGUSTA HIGGINS^, dau. of Myrtilla Elizabeth
Masterman (1001), was b. Mar. 17, 1868, in Homer, 111.; rn. in 1883, in
Jackson, la., Jacob, jr., son of Jacob and Kate (Erbes) Goetz. He was b.
Apr. 6, 1 861, in Illinois, and is now a farmer in Fontanelle, la.
Children of Jacob and Alice Augusta (Higgins) Goetz.
2849 i. Emma Christiana^*^, b. Apr. 20, 1S84, in Jackson, la.
2850 ii. Katie Elizabeth, b. Nov. i, 18S5, in Jackson.
2S51 iii. George, b. Aug. 26, 18S7, in Fontanelle, la., where he d. Mar. i6, i8S8.
3054
JAMES MANFORD HUNT^, son of Mary Ann Masterman
(1003), was b. Jan. 14, 1861, in La Salle co., 111., is a carpenter, and now
res. in Excelsior Springs, Mo. He is a prohibitory republican, and lived
a while in Harrisonville, Mo. He m. Sept. 21, 1884, in Garnett, Kan.,
Eva Rosetta, dau. of Alexander and Ellen (Hutchinson) Robinson. She
was b. Oct. 26, 1864, in Harrisonville.
Child of James Manford and Eva Rosetta (Robinson) Hunt.
2852 i. Albert Earl^'^, b. Dec. 2, 1885, in Carlyle, Kan.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 289
3058
LILLIE JOANNA HUNT^, dau. of Mary Ann Masterman (100*^),
was b. Apr. 20, 1867, in Illinois, and m. Sept. 29, 1886, in Wheatland, Mo.,
Charles A., son of James W. and Eliza A. (Hill) Sutt. He was b. Feb.
17, 1862, in Indiana, and is now a farmer in Wheatland.
Child of Charles A. and Lillie Joanna (Hunt) Sutt.
2853 i. Carlotta Elizabeth^'', b. Sept. 21, 1S87, in Wheatland, Mo.
3066
HARRIET EMMA PORTERS, dau. of Martha Ann Masterman
(1003), was b. Feb. 17, 1853, in Mendota, 111.; attended school for awhile
at Albion College, Albion, Mich., and m. Apr. 2, 1877, in Morris, 111.,
Harry, son of George and Maria (Cash) Hampson. He was b. Aug. 21,
1837, in Jefferson co., N. Y.; has resided in New York city, Newark, N.
J., and Chicago, 111. He served in the Civil war, enlisting Apr. 18, 1861 ;
served three months in the 71st N. Y. regt.; re-enlisted in Co. C, 35th N.
Y. vol. inf.; re-enlisted again in Co. F, i8th regt. N. Y. cav. ; mustered out
May 30, 1866. He is a republican and member of the G. A. R, He is a
silk-hat finisher, residing in Chicago. Mrs. Hampson is a member of the
M. E. chr.
Children of Harry and Harriet Emma (Porter) Hampson.
born in kendall co., ill.
2854 i. (son)!', b. Feb. 9, 18S0; d. same day.
2855 ii. Maud, b. Aug. 22, d. Sept. 10, 1882.
2856 iii. Jessie Maria, b. Dec. 26, 1884.
2067
MARY EVA P0RTER9, ^au. of Martha Ann Masterman (1003),
was b. Oct. 30, 1854, in Lee, 111., and m. Oct. 31, 1875, in Marseilles, 111.,
Henry, son of Ambrose and Polly Crumb. He was b. Jan. 16, 185 1, in
Mozoon, 111., has resided in Saratoga, 111., and is a farmer now living in
Wauponsee, 111.
Children of Henry and Mary Eva (Porter) Crumh.
born in grundy co., ill.
2857 i. MaudI", b. Mar. 13, 1S77 ; d. Jan. 22, i88i.
2858 ii. Florence, b. Nov. 19, 1879; d. Feb. 4, 1881.
2859 iii. Charles Leroy, b. May 8, d. May 28, 1881.
2860 iv. Roy, b. Sept. 21, 1882.
2861 V. Frederick, b. Jan. 18, 1S85.
3069
ELETTIE DELPHINE PORTER^ dau. of Martha Ann Master-
man (1003), was b. Jan. 9, 1858, in P"elix, 111., and m. Dec. 9, 1880, in
19
290 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
Morris, III, George Mygatt, son of William and Catherine Amanda
(Mygatt) McFarlane. He was b. Oct. 30, 1838, in Warren, O., lived
in Morris for a while, is now a painter and teacher of dancing in Joliet, III,
residing at 203 Gardner st. He is a republican; served in the Civil war,
enlisting July 31, i86r, in the nth 111. vol. inf.; discharged Jan. 21, 1864;
transferred to Co. E, 8th 111. regt., Jan. 22, 1864, and appointed drum
major, and was discharged May 4, 1866, at Baton Rouge, La.
Children of George Myc.att and Elettik Delphine (Porter) McFareane.
HORN IN joliet, ILL.
2862 i. Mabel Inez^", b. Jan. 2, d. July i8, 1884.
2863 'i- Albert Ray, b. Dec. 25, 1884.
2864 i'i- Irvin Earl, b. Feb. 16, 1887.
2070
ELLA CLARISSA PORTERS, dau. of Martha Ann Masterman
(1003), was b. Oct. 31, 1859, in Felix, 111., and m. Nov. 24, 1880, Eli P.,
son of Morgan and Lucinda (Foster) Button. He was b. Nov. 28, 1851,
in Wauponsee, 111., and is now a farmer in Wall Town, 111. (P. O. address,
Melvin, 111.)
Children ok Eli F. and Ella Clarissa (Porter) Button.
horn in WAuroNSEE, ill.
2865 i. Morgan W.i", b. July 24, 18S2.
2866 ii. Guy Allen, b. Nov. 4, 1883.
2867 iii. Clarissa C, b. May 17, 1885.
3086
CHARLES DUDLEY CANONS son of Fannie M. McLaughlin
(1017), was b. Jan. i, 1855, in Homer, 111.; removed to Sutton, Neb., and
is now a brick-maker, residing in Exeter, Neb. He m. Mar. 2, 1881, in
Papillion, Neb., Sarah Jane, dau. of Louis and Sarah A. (Case) Driscoll.
She was b. Jan. 14, 185 i, in Bono, Ind.
Children of Charles Dudley and Sarah Jane (Driscoll) Canon.
2868 i. AliceIo, b. July i, 1884, in Sutton, Neb.
2869 ii. Florence, b. June 29, 1886, in Exeter, Neb., where she d. Aug. i, 1888.
3087
GEORGE DOUGLAS CANONS son of Fannie M. McLaughlin
(1017), was b. Jan. i, 1855, in Homer, 111.; removed to Papillion, Neb.,
and is now a stone mason in Alpena, Dak. He is a democrat and an Odd
Fellow. He m. June 26, 1886, in Wessington Springs, Dak., Annie Re-
becca, dau. of Amos and Emily (Oliver) Dixon. She was b. Dec. 6, 1866,
in Mabee's, O. Mr. and Mrs. Canon are members of the M. E. chr.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 29I
Children of George Douglas and Annie Rebecca (Dixon) Canon,
born in alpena, dak.
2870 i. James Marion^', b. June 7, 1S.S7.
2871 ii. Wesley Dixon, b. Jan. 23, 18S9.
3090
HATTIE PHCEBE CANONS dau. of Fannie M. McLaughlin
(1017), was b. Oct. 6, 1861, in Fairview, Neb., and m. William, jr., son of
William and Martha Osborn. He was b. in New York, and is now an en-
gineer in Omaha, Neb.
Children of William and Hattie Phcebe (Canon) Osborn.
horn in fairview, nek.
2871a i. Franklin^o^ b. Mar. 17, 1882.
287115 ii. Josephine, b. Nov. 8, 1884.
2097
CHARLES HENRY BROWN^, son of Harriet McLaughlin
(1018), was b. Sept. 23, 1852, in Troy Grove, III; removed to Maiden
Rock, Wis., where he attended the high school for several years, then re-
moved to Minnesota; is now a farmer in Pickert, Dak. He m. Feb. 5, 1887,
in Sauk Centre, Minn., Magdalena C, dau. of Christian K. and Birgit
(Olson) Thorn. She was b. Nov. 17, 1866, in Tyrol, Minn., and is a mem-
ber of the Lutheran chr.
Children of Charles Henry and Magdalena C. (Thorn) Brown,
born in pickert, dak.
2872 i. Harry Benjamin1'\ b. Aug. 20, 1887.
2873 ii. Clarence Levi, b. Nov. 14, 18S8.
3098
MATTIE P. BROWN9, dau. of Harriet McLaughlin (1018), was
b. Jan. 14, 1855, in Troy Grove, III, and m. Mar. 14, 1875, in Stillwater,
Minn., Alben J., son of William and Rachel (Allen) Wikoff. He was b.
May 22, 1847, i'^ Otsego co., N. Y., and is a farmer in Cooperstown, N. Y.
He is a democrat, attends the Methodist chr., and holds the offices of
justice of the peace and trustee of the district school.
Children of Alben J. and Mattie P. (Brown) Wikoff.
BORN IN cooperstown, N. Y.
2874 i. Nellie M.^", b. May 6, 1876.
2875 "• Harriet E., b. Mar. 28, 1878.
2876 iii. Florence M., b. Aug. 16, 1S80.
2877 iv. Daisy E., b. Nov 18, i88i.
2878 V. Myrtle G., b. Oct. 16, 1883.
2879 vi. Alken J., JR., b. Aug. 22, 1885.
292
THE DOWS OR DOWSE
2103
PHEBE A. Mclaughlin^, dau. of George Emmons (1019), was
b. July 6, 1857, in Waltham, 111., and m. July i, 1877, in Troy Grove, III,
Walter, son of John and Sarah (Anderson) Parrish. He was b. Dec. 2,
1856, in Mendota, 111., and is a carpenter in Troy Grove.
28S0
2882
Children of Walter and Phebe A. (McLaughlin) Parrish.
Eva MayIo, b. June 6, 1878, in Mendota, 111.
i. John Anderson, b. Mar. 13, 18S0, in Mendota.
ii. Walter, jr., b. Nov. 30, 1S84, in Troy Grove, 111.
2104
ISABEL Mclaughlin^ dau. of George Emmons (1019), was
b. Jan. 24, 1859, in Troy Grove, 111., and m. Mar., 1877, in Mendota, 111.,
Daniel Thomas, son of Thomas and Nancy (Fell) Newman. He was b.
Mar., 1854, in Lee, 111., where he has always resided, a farmer.
2883
2884
2885
2886
Children of Daniel Thomas and Isabel (McLaughlin) Newman.
BORN in lee, ill.
Egbert^", b. Aug. 4, 1878; d. Apr. 23, 1879.
Maud Bell, b. Sept 24, 18S0.
Alettia, b. Dec. 29, 1882.
Arminia Russell, b. Mar. 15, 1886.
Elinor Jane, b. Dec. 6, 18S7.
2105
ELINOR J. Mclaughlin-*, dau. of George Emmons (1019),
was b. Jan. 12, 1861, in Troy Grove, 111., and m. Feb. 2, 1881, in Geneva,
111., Charles, son cf Daniel and Mary (Roth) Meisenbach. He was b.
Mar. 25, 1857, in St. Louis, Mo., and is a butcher in Wilber, Neb., having
removed there from Mendota, 111.
Children of Charles and Elinor J. (McLaughlin) Meisenbach.
2888
Roland L.i'', b. Sept. 28, 1882, in Mendota, 111.
2889 ii. Hugo V. G., b. Jan. 6, d. July 5, 1SS4, in Wilber, Neb.
2890 iii. Albertus C, b. Apr. 30, 1888, in Wilber.
2106
FRANCES Mclaughlin^ dau. of George Emmons (1019),
was b. Nov. II, 1862, in Troy Grove, 111., and m. Oct. 24, 1882, in Geneva,
111., Louis N., son of Jacob J. and Isabella (Matz) Deutsch. He was b.
Oct. 20, i860, in Pottsville, Penn., and is now a farmer residing two miles
west of Shaw Station, 111.
Children of Louis N. and Frances (McLaughlin) Deutsch.
2891 i. Farnette B.w, b. Sept. i6, 1S84, in Troy Grove, 111.
2S92 ii. Charles, b. Sept. 3, d. Dec. 25, 1886, in Shaw, 111.
2893 '■'• Rubey, b. May lo, iS88, in Shaw.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 293
2108 ^
GRACE AUGUSTA McLAUGHLIN^ dau. of George Emmons
(1019), was b. Feb. 14, 1868, in Troy Grove, 111., and m. Aug. 5, 1885,
Charles Marion, son of Edwin and Harriet (Mayo) Morey. He was b.
Mar. 29, 1864, in Lee Centre, 111., where he is a telegraph operator.
Child of Charles Marion and Grace Augusta (McLaughlin) Morey.
2S94 i. Francis DelosI*', b. Mar. 24, 18S6, in Lee Centre, 111.
2113
ALBERT RUTHVERN STAPLES^, son of Lydia Euphrasia
McLaughlin (1020), was b. June 28, 1855, in Stillwater, Minn., where
he still res., a dray-man. He m. Aug. 3, 1878, in St. Paul, Minn., Susan
Fadder, whose parents were Germans and both d. when Susan was young.
Child of Albert Ruthvern and Susan (Fadder) Staples.
2895 i. Joseph WilllvmI", b. Feb. 12, 1S79, '" ^t. Paul, Minn.
2130
ALBERTUS EURO CONANT^, son of Jane Esther Masterman
(1035), was b. Apr. 24, 1865, in Weld, Me., where he still res., a teamster.
He m. Jan. 8, 1885, in Weld, Dona Enez, dau. of Ephraim Thomas and
Cecilia (Grinavault) Robertson. She was b. Oct. 22, 1866, in Weld.
Children of Albertus Elro and Dona Enez (Robertson) Conant.
born in weld, me.
2896 i. Irma^", b. Sept. 3, 1S85.
2897 ii. Hazel May, b. Sept. 24, 1886.
289S iii. Otto, b. July 18, 1888.
2190
CORA ESTELLE MASTERMAN", dau. of Rebecca Ela Web-
ster (1097), was b. May 25, 1855, in Weld, Me., where she m. Apr. 6,
1879, Edgar Vernon, son of Ezra and Jane (Winship) Wheeler. He
was b. May 17, 1853, in Phillips, Me., and founded, in 1886, the Christian
Church of God, and established the first church of that sect at Rangeley,
Me., and the second church, on June 23, 1889, in Phillips. He and his
wife are faithful religious workers, and much good is accomplished by
them. Rev. Mr. Wheeler is now settled at Weld, preaching in the Union
Meeting-house to Methodists, Freewill Baptists, and Congregationalists.
He also holds meetings in neighboring towns.
Children of Edgar Vernon and Cora Estelle (Masterman) Wheeler.
BORN in weld, me.
2899 i. Ethel BlancheI', b. July 2, 1880.
2900 ii. Rebecca Jane, b. Dec. 8, 1884.
294 'i"HE DOWS OR DOWSE
2191
HERBERT DANIEL MASTERMAN^ son of Rebecca Ela Web-
ster (109*7), was b. Sept. 14, 1857, in Weld, Me., where he still res., a
farmer. In politics he is a democrat. He m. in Weld, where she was b.,
Cora Anna, daii. of Urban and Elsie (Pulcifer) Buker. Mr. and Mrs.
Masterman are Christians, but not church members.
Children of Herbert Daniel and Cora Anna (Buker) Masterman.
born in weld, me.
2901 i. Charles Herbert1'\ b. July, 1877.
2902 ii. Clifton, b. July, 1882.
3197
ALBERT ANDERSON WHEELERS, son of Hannah Webster
(1098), was b. Dec. 13, 1863, in Phillips, Me., and is now a farmer in
Monmouth, Me. He m. Aug. 25, 1883, in Auburn, Me., Alice Flora,
dau. of David Springer and Olive Achsa (Forbes) Hall. She was b.
Aug. 26, 1863, in Monmouth.
Children of Alberi- Anderson and Alice Flora (Hall) Wheeler,
born in monmouth, me.
2903 i. Lester Arthur^", b. July 18, 1884.
2904 ii. Clifton Hiram, b. Nov.'7, 1886.
2335
JAMES WARREN DANFORTH^ son of Sarah Ann Noyes
(1309), was b. Dec. 11, 1858, in Boston, Mass., and is now a shoemaker
residing at 96 Spring st., Lewiston, Me. He formerly resided in Dixfield,
Me. He m. Sept. 8, 1880, Clara Ellen, dau. of George and Louisa F.
(Learned) Hurd. She was b. May 17, i860, in Dover, N. H.
Children of James Warren and Clara Ellen (Hurd) Danforth.
2905 i. Lunette May'', b. Oct. 13, 1882, in Carthage, Me.
2906 ii. Bertram .-Vllen, b. Sept. 23, 1885, in Dixfield, Me.
2907 iii. Hattie Tola, b. July 15, 1S87, in Dixfield.
3336
FRED WESLEY DANFORTH-', son of Sarah Ann Noyes
(1309), was b. Sept. 13, 1862, in Boston, Mass., and is a carpenter in
Dixfield, Me. He m. Oct. 6, , in Wilton, Me., Mary E., dau. of
Charles H. and Elmira S. Chubb. She was b. Dec. 23, 1863, in Dixfield.
Child of Fred Wesley and Mary E. (Chubb) Danforth.
290S i. Walter Emery^*, b. July 19, 1886, in Dixfield, Me.
FAMILY IX AMERICA. 295
3340
LILLIAN ETTA BASS^ dau. of Mary Elizabeth Potter (1211),
was b. Nov. lo, 1859, in East Wilton, Me.; gracl. from the normal school
at Farmington, Me., June 8, 1880. She m. Dec. 24, 1880, Wilder B., son
of Alvan and Ruth (Bradley) Neal. He was b. Feb. 4, 1857, in Farm-
ington, and is a merchant, having a crockery and variety store in Roches-
ter, N. H.
Children of Wilder B. and Lillian Etta (Bass) Neal.
2909 i. Carroll Wilder1'\ b. Dec. 9, 1882, in Farmington, Me.
2910 ii. Erlon Hugh, b. Oct. 5, 1884, in Farmington.
2911 iii. Lucille Ruth, b. July 30, 1887, in Rochester, N. H.
3368
AMANDA JANE STORER^, dau. of Gardner (1330), was b.
Aug. 22, 1862, in Warsaw, Minn., and m. Mar. i, 1882, in River Point,
Minn., Truman Sylvester, son of Chester and Phebe Maria (Garlick)
McTall. He was b. June 16, 1849, i^ Hamlin, Penn., and is in the livery
and draying business in Argyle, Minn. He formerly resided in Owa-
tonna, Minn.
Children of Truman Sylvester and Amanda Jane (Storer) McTall.
2912 i. WrenI*^, b. June 8, and d. Aug. 27, 1884, in Warren, Minn.
2913 ii. Ethel, b. Sept. 2, 1885, in River Point, Minn.; d. Dec. 3, 1885, in Argyle, Minn.
3570
SARAH JANE MULLIKEN^, dau. of Mary M. Merrill (1567),
was b. May 25, i860, in North Benton, N. H., and m. Feb. 27, 1876, in
Easton, N. H., Charles, son of Anson and Lois (lodel) Bowles. He
was b. Sept. 7, 1857, in Landaff, N. H., and is a farmer and engineer in
North Haverhill, N. H. He has lived in North Benton, Lisbon, and Eas-
ton, N. H.
Children of Charles and vSarah Jane (Mulliken) Bowles.
2914 i. John H.1'\ b. Jan. i, 1878, in Lisbon, N. H.
2915 ii. George T., b. Dec. 31, 1878, in Lisbon, where he d. Feb. 24, 1879.
2916 iii. Addie B., b. Feb. 5, 1880, in Easton, N. H. ; d. next day.
2917 iv. Herbert E., b. Apr. 26, 1881, in Lisbon.
2918 V. Mary Jane, b. Oct. 5, 1883, in Benton, N. H.
2919 vi. Andrew F., b. Aug. 3, 1S87, in Benton.
3603
DORA E. WHITNEY^, dau. of Hannah C. Barnett (1588), was
b. Oct. 15, 1866, and m. Sept. 17, 1884, John W., son of William Miller.
He was b. May 11, 1865, and is a farmer in Sawyerville, P. O., Can.
Child of John W. and Dora E. (Whitney) Miller.
2920 i. Grace EA'\ h. Dec. 24, 1887.
296 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
AMERICAN UNCONNECTED FAMILIES.
FRANCIS DOWSE. Of his ancestry nothing is known, yet he
may have been a bro. to Lawrence Dows (1). He was in the employ of
George Burden, Boston, Mass., in 1640, at which date he was living on the
left side of Summer st., going from Washington st. Near by lived George
Burden.
The name Francis Dowse is often seen in the early records of Boston,
where we find that he was a merchant of some prominence, being creditor
in many instances at the failures of his fellow-merchants. He was made
freeman June 2, 1641 ; chosen constable Mar. 8, 1658; and sealer of
leather Mar. 16, 1674.
Savage says that this Francis Dowse removed to Charlestown, but
this is very doubtful. He owned two lots in Boston, one a "house and
yard" on Elm st., on the right side from, and near to, Hanover st., going
toward Union st. ; the other a lot on Hanover, near Union, and toward
Elm St., as now known.
He m. Catherine , by whom he had daughters only, and so the
name became extinct. She d. Apr. 14, 1698.
His will, dated Dec. 13, 1680, made the wife executrix, and his faith-
ful friend, Humphrey Davie, was appointed to see that his last will and
testament was carried out as written. The daughters, Mary Hill, Deborah
Collicott, Naomi Collins, Lydia Ingram, Sarah Dunel, and Hannah
Homer, each received a part. Invt., Dec. 23, 1680 — 783^ is. Sd.
The "Widow Dowse," mentioned in tax-list of Boston, 1681, was
prob. the wid. of Francis.
The will of " Katherine Dowse," dated Oct. 26, 1697, gives to daughters
Lydia Ingram, Naomi Collins, Mary Hill, and grandchildren, Katherine
Collins and Frances Ingram, each a certain part. Invt., Apr. 25, 1698 —
160^ 17^-. Adm. granted May 5, 1698; Henry Ingraham and Matthew
Collins, exrs.
Chh.dren of Francis and Catherine Dowse,
born in boston, mass.; baptized at first church.
i. Elizabeth, b. July 20, bapt. July 24, 1642 ; d. prob. before 1680, as no mention of her is
made in her father's will. She m. (i) Oct. 16, 1659, in Boston, by Joe Endicott, Gov.,
Samuel Miles, a schoolmaster. She m. (2) Dec. 24, 1673, Thomas Hall of Wo-
burn. She had by her first m., one ch., and by second m., two.
ii. Mary, b. Apr. 22, bapt. Apr. 28, 1644; prob. d. y.
iii. Hannah, b. Jan. 7, bapt. Jan. 18, 1646 ; m. Homer.
iv. Deborah, b. Jan i, bapt. Jan. 7, 1652; m. Preserved Collicott, and had one ch.
V. Naomi, b. Oct. 26, bajn. Oct. 31, 1653; m. Matthew Collins, a cooper, and had six chn.
vi. Lydia,* b. Mar. 10, 1655; m. Henry Ingraha.m or Ingram, a cooper, by whom she had
twelve chn.
vii. S.\rah, b. June 2, bapt. June 21, 1657 ; m. Dunel.
viii. Mary, b. Jan. 30, 1659; m. John Hill, a cordwainer.
* A Lydia Dowse is said by Savage to have m. Oct. 2, 1683, Isaac Walker of Pembroke, Mass.
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 297
LUDOVVICK OR LODOWICK DOWSE, prob. an immigrant, set-
tled in Sherborn, Mass., and m. Jan. 9, 1677, in Sudbury, Mass., Eliza-
beth, dau. of John and Elizabeth (Goble) White. She was b. in 1658,
in Sudbury. In the list of abatement of taxes, Boston, 1702, occurs the
name of Lodowick Dowse.
Children of Ludowick and Elizabeth (White) Dowse.
BORN IN sherborn, MASS.
i. Mary, b. Sept. 8, 16S3.
ii. Stephen, b. Mar. 4, 16S6.
iii. Martha, b. July iS, 168S. (Ruth, the reputed dau. of Ephraini Bullen, b. of Martha, Feb.
12, 1712.)
iv. Samuel, b. Apr. 29, 1695. His name in the birth record is given as " Samuel Dovvst."
RICHARD DOWSE, a mariner, kept tavern and lived in Boston,
Mass. In the reports of the Record Commissioners of Boston, we find :
"Among petitioners for right to 'Sell Stron Drink as retailers' disallowed,
was Richard Dowse in Charter St., 1729." The next year Richard Dowse
was allowed to be a "Tavernor" at "Long Wharf." His license removed
in 1734 "for not keeping good order att his house," but again renewed in
1735. Then said to reside on Love st.
He m. Mar. 19, 1721, in Boston, Elizabeth Franklin, sister to Benja-
min Franklin, and wid. of Joseph Berry. Joseph Berry bought the brick
house, No. 19 Unity st., which, after his death, went to his wife, and she
continued to occupy it with her second husband, Richard Dowse, until the
latter's death, which occurred between 1748 and 1753. In 1748 Richard
Dowse gave a mortgage to Benjamin Franklin, which mortgage was not
discharged after his death, and so the house became the property of Ben-
jamin Franklin. He allowed his two sisters, Elizabeth Dowse and Jane
Mecom, both widows, to occupy the house. But as there was a difference
of thirty-five years in their ages (Elizabeth was the oldest, and Jane the
youngest, of seventeen children), and a still greater difference in their
tastes and habits, they did not get along well together. The younger sis-
ter wrote to her brother in Philadelphia, begging him to provide some
other place for Elizabeth, who had become very troublesome in her old
age. Franklin sent the following wise letter in reply:
"As having their own way is one of the greatest comforts of life to old
people, I think their friends should endeavor to accommodate them in that
as well as in any thing else.
"When they have long lived in a house, it becomes natural to them;
they are almost as closely connected with it as the tortoise with his shell ;
they die if you take them out of it ; so let our good old sister be no more
importuned on that head. We are growing old fast ourselves, and shall
expect the same kind of indulgences; if we give them, we shall have a
right to receive them in return.
298 THE DOWS OR DOWSE
"Old age, infirmities, and poverty, joined, are afflictions enough.
"The neglect and slights of friends and near relatives should never
be added." — From ''Rambles in Old Boston,'' by E. G. Porter.
The old lady died soon after, and Jane lived in the house undisturbed
nearly forty years longer. It finally passed into the hands of the late Elias
W. Goddard, and is now occupied by one of his sons.
Elizabeth Dowse, wid., gave deed to Benjamin Franklin, Sept. 27, 1753.
Invt. of her estate made Oct., 1759, by adnir. Jonathan Williams, included
house and land near Dr. Cutler's chr., Boston. Estate settled Feb. 20,
1763.
STEPHEN BURR DOWSE was a soldier in the war of 1812-15;
mustered at Washington ; b. or hailed from New York, and honorably dis-
charged from service. He was with Gen. Jackson at New Orleans, after
which he came North and was not heard of afterward.
Children of Stephen Burr Dowse.
i. Mary Y., b. in 1803 or '04; d. July 5, 1869. She m. (i) Cook and had four chn.,
who are dead. She m. (2) I. K. H.adsell, and had four chn., who are dead except one,
Feux H. Hadsell, who res. Martin's Ferry, Behnont co , O.
ii. Mahala; m. Hodge of Louisiana.
WILLIAM DOWSE, perhaps an immigrant, is found in Coopers-
town, N. Y., a member of the firm of Dowse & Flogg, attorneys-at-law.
He was elected Federal representative to Thirteenth Congress from New
York (district of Middlefield or Cooperstown), but d. before commence-
ment of the first session. He d. the Tuesday before Nov. 19, 181 3. He
m. Anna Carrington.
Children of William and Anna (Carrincton) Dowse.
BORN IN cooperstown, N. Y.
i. William, JR., b. Feb., 1807; d. Dec. 12, 1S6S, in Cooperstown, where he always lived and
was a physician. He m. Aug. 2, 1834, Mary, dau. of Georoe White of Trenton,
N.J. She was b. May, 1809, and d. Aug. 16, 1886 Children: i. Lizzie IV., b. Sept.,
1837; m. (i) Apr. 4, 1859, Bennett A., son of W. H. Cook. He was a sugar plan-
ter, in Centreville, La., and d. Dec. 29, 1864, killed in the Confederate army service.
She m. (2) Apr. 10, 1869, W. P., son of R. C. Dillon. He was b. Oct. 16, 1830, and
is a sugar planter residing on Beulah Plantation, Iberia Parish, .St. Mary's co. ( P. O.
address, Jeanerette), La. Children: a. G. M. (son), b. Nov. 10, i860; is a pen ar-
tist. /'. Bennett A., jr., b. Sej)!. 24, 1862 ; is a merchant in Galveston, Tex. 2. George,
b. Sept., 1839; d. 1878.
ii. Cornelia, b. 1809; d.
ANDY DOUSE, JR., son of Andy, was b. in Cincinnati, O., where he
lived ; was a market-trader, and d. He m. May 27, 1858, in Cincinnati, Eliz-
abeth, dau. of John and Mary (Zeich) Keller. She was b. May 13, .
Children of Andy .a.nd Elizabeth (Keller) Douse,
born in cincinnati, o.
i. John, b. Feb. 2, i860; d. same year.
ii. Jacob, b. Feb. 28, 1861 ; is unmarried and a blacksmith, residing at 466 Plum st., Cincinnati,
iii. Bethel, b. Sept. 5, ; d. May 3, .
FAMILY IN AMERICA. 299
AMERICAN MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS.
Hottcii s List of Eviigrants to America, 1 600- 1700.
Thomas and Mrs. Dowse, living at Virginia City, Feb. 16, 1623. Both are
also mentioned in the "Muster Rolls" of Elizabeth City. Thomas
had a grant of 400 acres by the corporation of Charles City, 1626.
Boston City Hall Records, Church l^ooks, etc.
Dowse, Sarah, and Nathaniel Jennison, pub. Jan. 25, m. May 5, 1773, in
Trinity Chr., Boston.
Dowse, Polly, and Calvin Bird, pub. Dec. 2, m. Dec. 25, 1796, in King's
Chapel, Boston. A Polly Dowse and Nancy Temple were sponsors
to a child bapt. in Trinity Chr. At another baptism Mr. and Mrs.
Peggy Dowse were witnesses. Norfolk Registry of Deeds records
transaction between Jacob Bird and Susanna Dowse.
Dous, Sylpha, and Robert Morris, m. June 8, 1807.
Dowse, Mary, and Michael Ryan, pub. Nov. 13, 1767; m. Nov. 13 (1770.^),
in New North Chr., Boston.
Dows, Mary, and Michael Thomas, pub. July 24, m. Nov. 4, 171 2.
Douse, Thomas, and Margaret Campbell, m. Mar. 5, 1744. He was b.
Nov. I, 1717.
Salem {Mass.) City Hall.
Douce, Richard, and Mary Marstin, m. Oct. 16, 1724.
Dowse, Anna, m. a. 1767, as his second wife, Daniel Reed. (See Reed
Genealogy for descendants.)
Dowse, Edward W., was entered as a midshipman in the U. S. navy, Dec.
17, 1 8 10, and was lost in U. S. brig Epervier. The Epervier, a British
brig, was captured by the U. S. sloop Peacock, Capt. Lewis Warring-
ton, Apr. 29, 1814, after which the Epervier v^z.^ put into use and lost.
Dowse, James, enlisted at Framingham, Mass., Feb. 12, 1781, in the seventh
division of six-months' men raised to reinforce the Continental army
of Massachusetts, which marched from Springfield. He is described
as being a farmer, 5 ft. 2 ins. high, 16 yra old, light complexion, sandy
hair, and blue eyes. (Mass. Rolls, vol. xxix, p. 7.)
LIST OF THOSE WHO SERVED IN WAR.
King Philip's "War.
Dowse, Benjamin ....
Dowse, John
Dowse, Joseph
Dows, Nathaniel ....
Queen Anne's "War.
Trow, Bartholomew .
French and Indian War.
PAGE
5
7
7
lO
Dows, Samuel .
20
Revolutionary War.
Dows, Benjamin .... 30
Dows, Ebenezer
32
Dows, Eleazer .
33
Dows, Eleazer, jr. .
51
Dowse, Eleazer, jr.
53
Dowse, James .
299
Dows, John, jr. .
49
Dows, Joseph .
44-5
Dowse, Joseph .
54-5
Dows, Samuel .
20
Dowse, Samuel .
38
Masterman, James .
41
Needham, Benjamin
39
Newman, Ebenezer .
47
Newman, Josiah
49
War of 1812.
Dowse, Edward W. .
Dowse, James . .
Dowse, Stephen Burr
Jaquith, Moses, jr. .
McLaughlin, John .
Mexican War.
Dows, James ....
Dows, John L
Sherman, Hiram Van Slyk
Civil "War.
Baker, Benjamin
Berry, Solon Kendrick
Brigham, Charles .
Brooks, Webster .
Bushnell, Adrian D. .
Canon, Childes Penewill
Coburn, John Gardner
Cook, Bennett A. .
Crafts, Joseph, jr. .
Cummings, Harlan Page
Dowse, Asa ....
Dowse, Edmund
Dowse, Henry . . .
Dowse, Jacob Franklin
Dows, James. . . .
Dowse, James Harrison
299
55
298
79
74
80
189
161
150
159
.185
279
265
212
144
298
186
160
259
181
154
103
80
157
LIST OF THOSE WHO SERVED IN WAR.
301
Dowse, Lewis L. . . .
Dowse, Spencer S.
Dows, Stephen Leland .
Dowse, William Henry .
Eastman, Josiah Newman
Gordon, Franklin Willard
Gordon, Samuel Ephraim
Hampson, Harry .
Hawes, Charles Edward
Hodgman, George, jr.
Hodgman, John
Hodgman, John Parker
Hodgman, William H.
Holbrook, W^illiam Henry
Home, George Williston, jr
Hutchins, Edward Spauldin
Hyde, Alanson ....
Inman, Marshall Henry .
Johnson, Edward C. .
Keen, Lyman Malanthus
Lane, James Alphonzo .
Littlefield, Ivory . . .
Marsh, Pembroke S. .
157
79
190
60
76
229
118
2 89
107
99
57
199
99
269
282
198
156
256
286
239
243
226
253
Masterman, Daniel
Masterman, John Nichols
Masterman, John R. . .
McFarlane, George Mygatt
McLaughlin, Elbridge
Moore, James Clifton . .
Morse, Charles Henry .
Newman, Gideon Ellis .
Newman, Leonard William
Noyes, George Emery .
Pray, Alamber H. .
Rand, Eben
Russell, George Almon .
Ryan, George William .
Ryan, Samuel Lyman
Smith, Andrew Heermance
Storer, Stephen D.
Storer, William H.
Tansy, Charles R. .
Webster, Alvin . .
Woods, . . .
Wyman, Joseph Robinson
PAGE
107
21 1
216
290
108
198
178
148
149
129
104
145
no
274
275
164
136
136
108
115
135
153
INDEX OF NAMES
[The Numbers Refer to Pages.]
ABBE.
Emma Caroline 135
Harriet (Abbey j 135
Henry '. 135
ABBEY.
Harriet 135
ABBOTT.
Elizabeth 21
Hull 11
Mi)
Moses -n
Phebe 143
Rebecca (Knight) 21
Sarah A 2G0
ABKAM.
Julia Ann (McLaughlin) 113
ADAMS.
Alfred Grout 189
Arthur Maynard. . Ls!)
Bo wen (2) ]8S
C. E 137
Delia i:. (Reynolds) 137
Elizabeth 171
Elizabeth 270
Emily (b. 1.S37) 188
Emily (b. 1848) 197
Emily Augusta (Dowse). .'... .188
Fanny 188
George S 197
Martha Dowse .189
Gurce.
AGNO.
ALBEE.
Mary 170
ALBY.
E. Frances 344
Arvilla.
ALCOTT.
ALDEN.
Susanna 11
ALEXANDER.
James 7!i
Mary 79
Mary ( Barrett) 79
AI,KINS.
Lloyd 243
Ossey (Lane) ■ 243
Sarali Frances 243
AL,LEN.
P^lbridge Gerry 229
Floreiiee Viola 229
Lydia Blakslee 81
Nathan 180
Rachel 291
Roxanna Isabel (Simpson) . . .229
AMBLER.
Bertha Anne (Valentine) 192
Horace 192
Miranda (Williams) 192
Percy Warren 192
AMES.
Elizabeth Ann 140
Fislier 26
Hardy 140
Mary (Ridgeway) 140
Sarah Ann 205, 239
ANDERSON.
Martha 283
Sarah 292
ANDREWS.
John 32
Mary (Dowse) 32
ANNAN.
Emma Augusta 217
George N 217
Lucy (Houghton) 217
ANNIS.
Lizzie Counce 128
Olive .58
Sarah Jane (Counce) 128
Thomas 128
ARNOLD.
Anna M 220
Emanuel M 145
Jolm 145
Margaret Karr (Vannada) 220
Mary (Crlstwell) 145
William M 220
ASH.
Harriet Swan 82
ATKINS.
Frances Maud 123
Mary Elizabeth ( Bowers) 123
Ora Alexander 123
Samuel 123
ATKINSON.
Annie (Bethel) 201
James 17
Mary Ann 201
Robert 201
ATTWOOD.
Eliza Helenor 277
ATWOOD.
Martha Ann (Burpee) 220
Mattle E 220
Simeon 220
Simeon, jr 220
Thankful (Newcomb) 220
AUCHINCLOSS.
Agnes M 197
Anna S 98
AUSTIN.
Araresta Ann 148
Elizabeth 137
Nathaniel 26
William 34
AVERY.
Albert Everett 281
Carrie M 1.53
Charles 153
Edward 281
Hannah 153
Susan 281
Susan Caroline (Stetson)... .281
Susan .Josephine (Dowse)... 281
BABCOCK.
Amory 93
Amory Leland 93, 94
Betsey 93
Clarissa 163
Eliza Dowse 88, 94
Moses 93
304
INDEX OF NAMES.
BABCOCK (continued).
Rebecca (Dowse) 93
Rufus 93
Susan A. (Bancroft) 93
BACON.
Eliza 25.5
Hezekiah 87
Mehitable 87
BADGER.
Cora M 157
Darius H 157
Elizabeth .58
Hannab 89
Hattie 157
John 89
BAILEY.
Clara Eliza (Dows) 124
Clarissa H 58
Ed ward 124
Elizabeth 58, 100
Epbraim Parker .58
Job 58
Jobjr 58
John Trull 124
Mary ( Dows) 5s
Mary ^Pressy) 5.s
Nellie Isabel" 124
Olive (Annis) 58
BAKER.
Benjamin 150
BenjaTnin Emerson 150
Charles Alfred 150
Edward Dudley 150
Joseph (2) . . .1-50
Lucy R 75
Mary (Newman) 150
Nellie M 1.50, -ir^n
Sally (Pulsifer) 1.50
Sarah Jane 69
BALDWIN.
Henry 108
Loammi 47
Mary Ann 168
Mary (Brackett) 168
BALLARD.
Elizabeth (Brown) 70
James 70
Mary Jane 70
BALLARD or BALLART.
Elizabeth 9
Lydia (Wiswall) 9
Samuel 9
BANCROFT.
James 93
MaryC 93
Susan A 9:5
BANGS.
Mary 216, 221, 222, 223
BARKER.
Amos... 261
Anna L 261
Catherine 261
David 9,35
Elizabeth 2.5<)
Mehitable (Brentnall) 9, 35
BARNARD.
AliceE 187
Edward H 187
Harriet C 187, 282
Mary 57
MaryE 187
Mary E 282
Sabra (Vila) 187
Samuel 187
Samuel, jr 187
Samuel E ...187
Sarah Ann (Crafts) 180
BARNETT.
Albert H 1.55, 260
Amos M 261
Andrew D 210
Anna L. (Barker) 261
(;iiarles A 157
Cora M. (Badger) 1.57
Eliza 1.55
Elizabeth W. (Dows) 154
Elizabeth ( Yaiia) 261
Ella Carrie (Lyndon) 263
Emma S. (White) 260
Flora E 260
Frank Benjamin 1.57,263
(ieorge \V 157
Hannah C 1.5.5, 260
Hannah (Colbv) 1.57
Hattie 1.55, 261
Hiram L 155, 261
Ida (> 1.55, 261
•John 1.54, 157
John 155, 260
.John Colby 155, 1.57
.Joseph B. .' 1.55, 2(!1
Laura .J;ine (Dowse) 1.57
Leon John 263
Lettie Articia (IHggins) 210
Mary A 1.55
Mary A. Colby 260
Mary Ann 121
Mary Laura 263
Nehemiah 1.54
Xehemiali 157
Oleo A 260
Otto L 261
Russell C 157
BARNEY.
Adelia C 242
ArzyB 242
Mary (Writson) 242
BARRET.
James 20
BARRETT.
Mary 79
BARRH.
Kate 108
BARRON.
Abigail (Hill) 1.34
Asa Allen 134
Charles Leslie 134
Edgar Allen 1.34, 242
Emma (Storer) i:i:5
Fannie B. (Lent) 243
Fred Adelbert 1.34
Guj- Benson 243
Perc V Allen 243
Walter D 134
Willard 134
William Eugene 134
BARROWS.
J 178
BARTEAUX.
Eliza A. (Williams) 272
George 272
Louisa 272
BARTLETT.
Alpha 80
BASS.
Charles 105
Charles 235
Charles Albert 235
Clifford Winslow 235
George 235
Girard Newman 235
Lena Florence 235
Lillian Etta 235, 295
Marv Elizabeth (Potter) 235
Phebe 105
Susan 105
Susanna (Lane) 235
BASSETT.
Abigail (Howe) 89
Harriet 8!)
Simeon 89
Lucy.
BATCHELOB.
.270
BARROW or BURROUGH.
George 21
Relief (Gill) 21
BAXTER.
Alpha Maria 160
Esther ((ioddard) 160
Marshall Dutton 160
BEAN.
Catherine 62, 113
Frank W 262
Fred Evans 262
Ida Luella ( Bryant) 262
Orlando H. W 262
Sophia 235
BEARD.
Elizabeth 145
(ieorge Grafton 273
Mary Ann (Fames) 273
Sariih Jane 273
BEATH.
Anna 78
BEEDY.
Caroline Sanson 137
Charles Wesley 223
Daniel 137
EflieM 223
Esty C 223
Jerry H 223
•Julia A 223
Julia A. (Hewey) 223
Nancy 138
Nathan 138
Susan (Heath) 223
BELCHER.
Anna 33
Anna (Dows) 33
.John 31
Nathaniel (2) 33
Sarah 33
BEMIS.
Alice Jane (Doutj) 171
Alice Louise 270
Anthony Jones 234
INDEX OF NAMES.
305
Elizabeth (Adams) 171 , 270
Frederick Cyrus -34
Fred Sumner 234
Joshua 171,270
Lewis David 171, 270
.Mary Eliza (Douty) 270
Nellie Maria (Jones) 234
Nellie Marian 234
Hizpah Ann (Thompson) 234
Sumner 234
BENNETT.
•Joanna 13(i, 137
Kosa .' I08
BENTLEY.
Sarah 278
BERRY.
Alice E 1.")!)
Charles E 159
Christina (Munro) 20;}
Elizabeth (Cummings) 150
Elizabeth Cummings 2(!5
Elizabeth (Franklin) 207
Harry Burton 150, 265
Jabez W 150
Jennie A 150, 2()4
Joseph 207
Mabel G 150
Nancv (Ranstead) 159
Nellie M 150
UogerR 150
Solon Kendrick 150
BETHEL.
Annie 201
BETTS.
Olive Adaline 163
BIEEINGS.
Harriet K 254
Sarah Fuller 273
BIRD.
Calvin 200
Jacob 209
Polly (Dowse) 200
BISHOP.
Cynthia K 260
Leonard N 260
Sarah A. (Abbott) 260
BLACK.
.lane M 100
.John C 44 , 54, 55
BLACKBURN.
•Jonathan B 25
BLACKLER.
Hannah (Glover) 2S5
BLAIR.
Kliza Burd 284
BLAISI>ELL.
Levi Jewel 136
Mary Elizabeth (Storer) 130
Philinda (Gordon) 136
Kichard 136
BLAKE.
Eben True 154
Elizabeth 121
Ellen Nancy Ann (Merrill)... 154
Ithamar V. 154
20
James... 20
John L 64
Mary (I'inson) 20
Sydna L. (Whidden) 154
BLAMEY.
Ed vvard 205
Mary (Thomas) 204
Kichard Thomas 204
Samuel 204
Velzora (Masterman) 204
BLANCHARD.
flarriet N Ill
BLISH.
Alden 170
John 170
Mary Ann (Mann) 170
Sarah 170
BLISS.
Davenport 155
EdwardP 121
Elizabeth (Blake) 121
Fidelia (Keyes) 121
IjUcv An n 155
Natl'; aniel 121
Nettie p:iizabeth 121
Kuth (Hibbard) 155
BLODGETT.
Abial 227
Alexis Elwin 227
Dana Beniamin 227
Eliiiih Wlieeler 227
Klvie Mav 227
Esther Ethel 227
Galey 227
Harry 65
Henry 65
•Josiah 65
Lula Jennie (Pratt) 227
Lura .Jennie 227
Orpha (Dows) 65
Sewall 65
Viletta (Wheeler J 227
Vernon Elijah 227
BLOOD.
Elizabeth. . 57
BLYTH.
.John 5
Tabitha ( Brooks) 5
BOLTON.
Elvira Sphere 66, 122
George A 66
George W 65
George W 66
Mari a A 66
IMarinda (Dows) 65
iNlartha A 65
Martha Jane 65, 122
Sarah 66
Susan 66
BOUCHER or BUTCHER.
Claudius 22
•Joseph 22
Katherine 22
Lawrence 22
Mary 22
Mary (Dowse) 21
Stephen 21
Stephen, jr 22
BOWOITCH.
Galen 184
Elizabeth 184
Sarah (Davenport) 184
BOWERS.
Eliza Ann (Dows) G6
Frances Hannah 66, 123
Hannah (Wetherbee) 66
Henry 66
•Jonathan Stickney 66
Jjavina 202
Mary Elizabeth ...66, 123
BOWLES.
Addie B 205
Andrew F 205
Anson 295
Charles 205
George T 205
Herbert E 295
•John H 295
Lois (lode)) 295
Mary Jane 295
Sarah Jane (Mulliken) 295
BOYNTON.
Ellen 6
•John 6
BRACKETT.
Cephas 1(>9
Luc\- (Liverinore) 160
Martha Ann 160
Mary 16S
BRADFORD.
Sally 130
BRADISH.
Abigail (Sweetzer) 38
James,. ir 38
BRADLEE.
Henrietta Isabella 265
Stephen H 265
BRADLEY.
Kuth ■. 205
BRAGDON.
Charles Edwin 240
Elizabeth Priscilla 240
Emma .Jane (Storer) 240
Ethel Ann 240
Harry Thomas 240
Hattie May 240
•John Eben 240
l-'riscilla (•Jones) 240
Thomas 240
Wallace Edwin 240
BRAGG.
•Jennie E 121
BRAZER.
Mary Ann 176
Mary Ann (McFarland) 176
William 176
BRECK.
lAicy 184
BRENTNALL.
Mehitable 9, 35
BREWSTER.
Benjamin 166
Catlierini- K'liiiiia 166
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INDEX OF NAMES.
BKEWSTEK (continued).
Eltnina Hearsey (Dows) IGti
Frederick Foster 16ti
George Stephenson lf)6
James Dows Kifi
Katherine IWi
Mary Dows I<i6
Patrick 166
Robert Stanton 106
William 166
BKICKETT,
Edward 139
Grace O. (Newman) 139
BRIDGE.
Ebenezer 30
BRIGDEN.
Elizabeth (Abbott) 21
Michael 21
Winifred 29
BRIGGS.
Flora 146
Lucinda T 223
BRIGHAM.
Charles Uo
Charles KSo
E. Arvilla (Smith) 2.')1
Eunice (Gartield) ]4^>
Eunice (Moore) liSo
Harris M ISO
.Jennie Mirie 14")
John ls5
Lottie A. M 2r)l
Maria l^^'i
Mary (Crafts) IS.")
Sylvanus 2r)l
William is.")
BROAD.
Emmeline 186, 188
Mary Elizabeth 186
Mary (Robinson) ISG, 188
Nathaniel 1S6, 188
BK031E1ELD.
Abigail 26
Edward 26
BROMLEY.
Martha Ripley 210
BRONSON.
;)2
BROOKS.
Anna 260
Arthur W 279
[Col] 30
Ebenezer 4
Gershom .">
Hannah (Eccles) .">
Harvev 260
Mabel E 279
Mary E. (Pratt) 279
Silas 279
Tabitha .">
Webster 279
BROWN.
Adeline Mary 66
Alfred 124
Betsey (ChalTee) 124
Carrie Elizabeth 213, 236
Charles Henry 213, 291
Charles V 66
Charles V., jr 66
Clara A. (Newman) 144
Clarence Levi 291
Edwin L 213
Eliza 66
Eliza (Hardy) 144
Eliza (Morris) 160
Elizabeth 70
Elizabeth (Keyser) 213
Elizabeth M 160
Emily 66
Esther A. (Ireland) 106
Florenton D. S 144
Frank W 106
George 52
George 66
Harriet (McLaughlin) 213
Harry Benjamin 291
Isaac 124
Janet 1.56
.Jonathan 160
Joseph 106
.Joshua 213
Joshua Denny 213
Julia N 144
Lena Isabell 124
Lucinda 66
Lucretia an
Magdalena C. (Thorn) 291
I Major] 49
Malinda (Dows) 52
Mary 60
Mary Donley 1.56
Mary ( Dows) 06
Marv Isabel ( Dows) 124
Maltie P 123, 291
Parker (i(i
Sarah Jane (Swett) 106
Susanna 90, 91
William 144
William 156
William A 213
Zoe A 213
BRUCE.
Isabella 39
BRFNER.
Jane E 214
John 214
Mary (Eminger) 214
BRYANT.
Alton D 262
Amos 155
Arathusa (Newman ) 49
Azelia B. (Paige) 262
Charles II l.")5, 261
Cyrus A 1.55
ICdward F 1,55, 262
Ilannali Alice 1.58
l(hi Luella 155, 262
James 155
John 49
Lela B 262
l.isslic Hamilton 262
l.vell Denton 262
Maiy Ellen (Davis) 2(i2
Mary K. (Dowse) 1.55
Nellie P 1.55
Nettie L 1.55
Ole Henry 262
[Sergt.] 49
Seymour A 1.55
Stella Calista 1.55
BUCK.
Clarence Moses 252
David C 252
Esther (Holmes) 252
Leonidas 252
Sophila Holland (Newman) . .252
BUKER.
Clara Ellen 205, 218
Cora Ann.a 294
Elizabeth Parker (Harnden),
205, 218
Elsie (Pulcifer) 294
Hannali Elizabeth (Master-
man) 218
Isaac Heath 205, 318
Lillian Elizabeth 218
Lubert 218
Milfred 218
Nathan Adams 20,5, 218
Urban 294
BULLARD.
Braton 188
Deborah (Sanger) 179
Elizabeth W 188
Irene 188
Jemima (Whitney) 179
Richard 179
Samuel [Col.] 20, 32, 44
BULLEN.
Anna Maria 170
Bathsheba 170
Ephraim 297
Jedediah 170
Lewis 170
Mary Farrington 170
Mary Ann (Mann) 170
BULLOCK.
Alexander H 180
BUNCE.
Mary Louise 269
BUNLY.
Fanny (Young) 131
James 131
Jennie 131
BURBANK.
•Joseph 23
BURDEN.
George 29<i
BURKE.
Julia 215
BURLEN.
Moses 269
Sarah A. L. (Dickinson) 269
Sarah Syrene 269
BURLEY.
Sally 212
BURPEE.
Benjamin Franklin 113
Catlierine ( Bean ) 62, 113
Charles Henry 113
Delia (.Joyce) 113
Eliphalet 62
Fanny 113
Ferdinand 113
Georgiana Elizabeth 113
Helen .^laria 113
INDEX OF NAMES.
507
Martha Ann li;5, 2'20
Mary Ann (Masterman) 113
Nathaniel 62, li:i
Samuel Wood 1 1;{
Sarah Jane (Masterman) 02
BURR.
Ann 100
BUKRELL.
•Julia Ann 27(i
BUSHNELL.
Adrian D 160, 2G.")
Alpha (Dows) 100
Amasa 100
Amasa, jr 100
Annie M. (Scales) 200
Benjamin H 200
Charles L 20(.-
Edward Francis 2(i.")
Frank: Edward 2(;."i
Frank Xicholas 10(1, 20.'i
Harry Fletcher Dows 20.")
Henrietta Isabella (Bradlee), 20")
John Dows 100, 2()0
Linda F 100
Lucy L 200
Lydia Alpha 205
Robin A 200
Rose (Hall) 2(;r)
Sarah A 100
William B 100
Winnie Juanita 205
BUSSELL.
Clymenia 1!»9
BUTLER.
Hannah (Hadley) 79
^Vi 11 iam 79
BUTTON
Clarissa C 290
Eli F 290
Ella Clarissa (Porter) 290
Guy Allen 290
Lucinda (Foster) 290
JMorgan 290
Morgan W 290
BUTTRICK.
Caroline Rebecca l.W
BUXTON.
Sarah 272
BY AM.
Harriet Maria 264
CAri..
Alice .'io
Caleb :!0
John 30
Mary 28
CALLAGHAN.
Katherine si
CALVERT.
James Alexander 103
John Belts 103
Mary Dows (Mairs) 103
Olive Adaline (Belts) 103
CAMEL.
Jane 01
CAMPBELL.
Margaret 299
CANNON.
Amaziah 242
Cornelia (Waitc) 242
Ettie E 242
CANON.
Alice 290
Almond Nelson 213
Annie Rebecca (Dixon) 290
Charles Dudley 212, 290
Cliildes Penewill 212
Edith May 213
Eliza 213
Fannie IM. (McLaughlin) 212
Flcn-ence 290
(leorge Douglass 212, 290
Harrv Edward 213
Hatti'e Pha'be 213, 291
Inez 212
James Marion 291
.M:il)tl ■>]:',
SnUy (Burhiy) 212
Siii'.ili Jane (briscoU) 290
Mill man 212
Susan 213
Wesley Dixon 29)
William Wesley 213
CAPEN.
James, jr 20, 41
Sarah 20
Sarah (Pinson) 20,41
CAREY.
AniK! 34
Richard 34
Samuel 34
CARHART.
Mary (Morse) 87
William 87
CARLETON.
(at herine B 117
Dflj( >rah (Marston) 117
Joseph 117
Sarah 65
CARLING.
Mary 203
CARNEY.
Mary Ann 242
CARPENTER.
Hattie Louise 2.55
CARR.
Ann 7
CARRET.
Eliza II . (Tidd) 285
Jose 285
Martlca Irene 285
CARRINGTON.
Anna 298
CARRUTH.
Martha 179
CARSON.
Charles H 223
Flora May 223
Lucinda T. (Briggs) 223
CARTER.
Adaline 141
Annie Florence 277
Edith Almira (Morse) 277
Flora Lewis 277
T^illian May 277
Mal)(U Hriiiiuu 277
Thomas 277
Violet •j.-ji
CARVER.
Sarah A i-j;), i:io
CART.
CharU^s 130
Charles K 130
Florence Edith (Potter) 130
Sally (Bradford) 130
CASE.
Sarah A 290
CASH.
Maria 289
CERPENUER.
Esther 173
CHADWICK.
Joseph .53
CHAFFEE.
Betsey 124
CHAMBERLAIN.
Alice (.Jaquith) 50
Carlos 79
Elizabeth (Jaquith ) 79
Elisha 90,91
John 173
John, jr 173
Laura M 173
Lucy (Fay) 173
Martha 90, 91
Mehitable Bacon (Morse) 173
Susanna (Brown) 90, 91
Thankful 90, 92
CHANDLER.
Adrian 219
Alexander Smith 86
Alice (Henderson) 86
Elizabeth (Caroline (Dowse).. 80
Frank E. E 1,50
Luther 156
Rodolphus 150
Sarah Ann (Dowse) 150
Thomas Henderson 8(i
CHARDON.
Peter 17
CHASE.
Clara A. (Newman) 144
D. Clinton..., 143, 14-4
Elmer E. (b.l861) 143
Elmer E. (b. 1865) 144
Florentine (Newman) 143
Henry Little 93
Isaac 143
Marion Clark (Dowse) 93
Mary (Little) 93
William K 93
CHEEVER.
Elizabeth (Gill) 21
Ezekiel 21
Sarah 21
Thomas 21
CHESBROUGH.
E. s 187
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INDEX OF NAMES.
CHILDS.
Alice Peirce 278
Arthur Garland 278
Ellen Eunice 179
Ellen Maria (Peirce) 278
Eunice Morse (Fuller) 179
Harriet (Liverinore) 179
Harriet Lucy 179
Nancy (Dowse) 77
Prentiss 179
Shubael Davis 77
William Benjamin 278
William Garland 179, 278
William Prentiss 179
CHUBB.
Charles H 294
Elmira S 294
Mary E 294
CHURCH.
Abbie D 223
Charles W 92
Eunice Maria (Dowse) 92
Hannah 92
Joseph 92
Joseph 223
Martha Moores 223
CHUKCHII.L,.
Carrie Alvira 1 16
Charlotte (O'Brien) 116
.James 116
CIOCCA.
Alberieo 194
Annie Williams (Langley). ..194
Constanza Camilli 194
Vincenzo 194
CLAIR.
Delia (Hinkle) 24t)
Mollie A 240
Zolomon J 240
CLAKK.
Almeda 80
Betsey 209, 216
Carrie E 15,5
Christina 121
David P 68
Edward 173, 272
Edward, ir 272
Edward Nathaniel 272
Eliza Ann 244
Elizabeth (Dowse) 8
Esther (Cerpender) 173
Frances M 285
George W 1.55
Helen Isabella 272
John J 31
Judith (Newnuvn) 138
Louisa (Barteaux) 272
Louisa 173
Maria 84
Mary Allen 92
Mary F'rances 173
Mary Louise 272
Mai-y S. (Sheldon) 155
Michael 92
Nancy K. (Morse) 173
Nathaniel 173
Nathaniel 272
Nathaniel, jr 173
Nehemiah II 138
Newman II 138
Samuel 8
Samuel,.ir 8
Sarah 153
Susanna Perry M
Viola H 138
CLARKE.
James F'reeman 86
CLAYTON.
Ertie Irving 276
Emma Addie 276
Fred Irving 276
Lucie Ann (Ryan) 276
Sarah Augusta (Waite) 276
William Eaton 276
Willie Irving 276
CLEVETTE.
Mary A. H 185
CLINTON.
Ada Bell 266
Andrew Russell 266
Gilbert Huntington 266
Iva May 266
Jane Elizabeth (Sherman). . .266
John 266
Sarah (Shelby) 266
CLOUGH.
Harriet 154
Uzziel 154
CLUKEY.
Joseph 219
Margaret (Rongcoo) 219
Mary Elizabeth 219
CLUSKY.
Annie E 244
E. Frances (Alby) 244
Henry H 244
COBB.
Lucy Camelia 128
Amelia Ann (Masterman) 120
Archie L 144
Asa 154
Daisy M. (2) 144
Eliza (Gardner) 144
Esther 154
(Jeorge N 120
Hannah (Page) 154
Harry S 144
Hiram 144
Isa M 144
John G 144
.John Gardner 144
Leavitt N 144
Marcia L 144
Osca M. (Newman) 144
COCHRANE.
Byron H 278
George H 278
George H. (b. 1882) 278
Lucilla F. (Hosie) 278
Sarah Bentley 278
Sarah (Bentley) 278
COLBURN.
Elizabeth ( Barker) 2.56
Elversa B 274
Herbert Leander 2.56
Laui a Jane (Inman) 256
Maria 78
Melvin 2.56
COLBY.
Hannah 157
John 49
John 260
Mary A 260
COLE.
Sophia 288
COLLICOT.
Deborah (Dowse) 296
Preserved 29(;
COLLIER.
Charlotte 2.56
COLLINS.
Matthew 296
Naomi (Dowse) 296
COLVARD.
Sarah (Cooper) 178
CONANT.
Albertus Elro 215, 293
Annie Whitney (Meade) 173
Cola A 215
Dona Enez (Robertson) 293
Hazel May 293
Irma 293
Jane Esther (Masterman) 215
John Martin 215
Laura M. (Chamberlain) 173
Leonora H. (Leland) 215
Levi 173
Levi Leonard 173
Lucy 287
Oscar E 215
Oscar Fitzland 215
Otto 293
CONDE.
Jonathan 80
Parthenia 80
Sarah (Thompson) 80
CONDON.
Abbie May (Maynard) lO;}
Hannah 103
James 103
Randall Judson 103
CONNEKS.
Nancy 237
CONVERSE.
Everett H 87
Martha Shumway (Dowse) — 87
Mary 87
Welcome 87
COOK.
298
Adriana Maria 81
Annie Wakefield 133
Bennett A 298
Bennett A., jr 298
Cornelia 81
Elizabeth (Dows) 40
G.M 298
John 22
John 40
John 81
Lizzie W. (Dowse) 298
Mary (Wright) 22
Mary Y. ( Dowse) 29s
INDEX OF NAMES.
309
COOKSEY.
Charlton Dows KiT
Dorothy I(j7
fc^unice 167
George Berwick 167
Joseph l(;7
Linda (Dows) 1(;7
Margaret ]«i7
Rebecca 1()7
COOI^IDGE.
Aaron 184
A. H Itso, lt<3, 281
Catherine (Hill) 184
Deborah Perry (Dowse) -279
Eliza ." 184
Klizaboth Dowse 279
Elizabeth (Richardson) 279
Hannah (Badger) 89
Joseph Randolph 283
Joseph Randolph, jr 28;")
Lowell .' 279
Lowell, jr 279
Mary 53
Mary Hamilton (Hill) 28o
COOPER.
Delia 178
Pleasant 178
Sarah 17s
COPEtAND.
Elizabeth Morton (Robinson),
l.i3
Flora A 14-2
Mary Jones 142
Polly (Jones) 142
Ruth (Whitniarsh) iry.i
Samuel ir)3
Samuel (b. 1838) 153
Seth 1 42
Thomas 1 5;j
COPLEsTON.
Edwin 277
Edwin (b. 1878) 277
Eliza Helenor (Attwood) 277
Harold Sears 277
Lancelot 277
Leon 277
Mabel Ermina (Morse) 277
CORDIS.
.Joseph 26
CORURAY.
Anna 84
COREY.
Elizabeth 32
Eunice rtO
Jesse 78
Maria (Colburn) 78
Rhoda 78
Lurenda I57
CORNSET.
Nancy I74
COUGHMN.
Kate 237
Nancy (Conners) 237
Michael 237
COULTER.
IdaM 242
COIINCE.
Sarah Jane 128
COUSENS.
Betsey Ella 225
Mary (Hamilton) 225
Samuel F 225
COUSINS.
Isaac 53
Jesse 53
Nancy (Dows) 53
Sarah (Morse) 53
COWDRY.
Catherine P. (Johnson) m
Gilbert 259
Janet 259
Marcus Morton en
JIaria A. (Bolton) (JG
Silas Parker (;(i
COX.
Caroline E 241
CRAFT.
Betsey Rebecca (Wood) 232
George S 232
John 232
Lewis 232
Louise (Merritt) 232
CRAFTS.
Annie 188, 282
Annie Maria 91
Elizabeth (Mellish) 91
Ellen Mary I86
Emily 91, 186
Emmeline (Broad) 188
Eunice (Dowse) 91
Eunice Maria id
Eva 188
Hattie Broad 18(;
Jonathan !)i
Joseph <u
Josepli, jr ill, 186
Mary 91, 185
Mary Elizabeth (Broad) 186
Mary (Merriau)) 91
Nathaniel Henry i)l, 187
Sarah 91
Sarah Ann 9], I86
CRAIG.
Sarali Amanda 278
CRAWFORD.
Anna E 152
CRISTWELL.
Mary 145
CROCKER.
G. C 183
CROCKETT.
Mary F 2O8
CROOKER.
[Capt.j 55
CROSBY.
Ann D 277
Betsey 40
John 40
Rachel 22
CROSSWELL.
Hepsibah 19
CROZIER.
CRUMB.
Ambrose 289
Charles Leroy 289
Florence 289
Frederick .289
Hen ry .289
Mary Eva (Porter) .289
JMaud 289
Polly 289
Roy lofii)
CULROOS.
Alexander -yr.t
Cecilia '.V."'>51
Nettie Hull (Rand) 251
William Ih'iiry '>5>7
William J. J .251!
CUMINGS.
Henry 4,5 47
CUMMINGS.
Abbie Georgianna (Morse).. 274
Allen Curtis kjo
Alpha Maria (Baxter) km
Angelina 80, 158
Betsey (Jaquith) 80
Burton Eben kjq
Cora Abbie 274
Dana Frank '274
Diantha (Jaquith) .'.50
Eben g^
Kdith Evelyn .'. . ...IGO
Elizabeth gO 159
Elizabeth Ann ' ifio
Ellen Maria 80 15<)
El versa B. (Colburn) '.274
Frank Colburn 274
< 'forge 1236
Harlan Page 80, 160
Ira 274
Ira Morse 274
Jeremiah ..."so
Lucy C ' V)9
Margaret (Spiague) .236
Marshall Baxter kjo
Rebecca (Swallow) 80
Stella Maud 274
Susie A '.'236
CURTIS.
Martlia 248
CURTISS.
Retsey kji
CUSHING.
Emma Haskell (Masterman), 107
James my
John.
CUTLER.
Jane E.
CUTTING.
Annie (Crafts) 28''
Burton Oliver -tg')
George 2«i
Grace Moore -jgs
Henry Burton [' .283
Mary I^ouisa '283
Ruth Crafts ^^83
Secepta (iMoore) .282
DADY.
Hannah g
DAGGETT.
Eunice (Dows) .52
Malinda (Dows) .^52
^lO
INDEX OF NAMES.
DAIRE.
Anna Bell .i4'.t
Anna Luella ■24!)
Eliziibetli Helen •24it
Eunice May -49
Jane (Olive) -248, 249
John 249
Martha Luvona 249
Maw Elizabeth 248
Mary Isabel i McLaufifhlin). . .249
Rolen 248, 249
William 249
William , jr 24i»
DAX.E.
Eben 37
DALI^.
George 225
Mary Jane "225
Nancy (Slight ) 225
DALTON.
Betsey «4, 118
DAMON.
Cornelius John 145
Elmer Ellsworth 145
Ernest Moses 145
George Franklin 145
Jennie Mirie ( Brigham ) 145
John 145
Maria A. (Bolton) 66
Mary 66
Milton Oliver 145
Samuel 66
Sarah Ann (Powell) 145
Sarah ( Derby) 145
Sarah Dowse (Rand) 145
William 145
William Alfred 145
AVilliam Col well 66
I>ANA.
Eunice M
Stephen 38
DANFORTH.
Bertram Allen 294
Betsey Elizabeth (Grant) 235
Clara'Ellen (Hurd) 294
Clarence Emery 235
Fred Wesley 235, 294
Hattie lola.*. 294
Hattie May 235
James C 235
.lames Warren 235, 294
Lunette May 294
-Alary E. (Chubb) ^94
Moses 235
Sarah Ann (Noyes) 235
Sarah Elizabetli 235.
Walter Emery 294
DANIELS.
Hephzibah N 92
DANNEY.
Samuel 45
DARLINGTON.
Anna Mary 209
DATES.
Abraham 234
Bertie A 234
Chester 234
EdnaE 234
Fred L 234
\
George H
.Tames B
.John
Lettie J
3Iarietta (Dustan)
Mary E. (Tid)
.234
.234
.234
.234
.234
.234
DAVENPORT.
Addington
Elizabeth
Sarah
DAVIDSON.
Hugh
Martha (Menary)
Mary Ella (Newman) . . .
Robert ■
Robert Kilmer
Walter Raymond
.,24
.184
.184
DAVIE.
Humphrey 296
DAVIS.
Barnabas 29
Barnabas, jr 29
Betsey (Gilbert) 171
Caroline Delia 184
Cariie M 1-
Charlt
.1.52
Clara N 152
Columbia V. (Newman) 1.52
Conie E 152
Dana C I">2
Edward Livingston
Ele
.29
Elijah 152
Eliza Frothingham 28(i
Elizabeth 29
Elizabeth ( Davenport) 184
Elizabeth (Dowse) 29
Elizabeth Dowse 171
Frank 152
(;eorg(! Lucien 272
Hannah ( b. 1735) 29
Hannah ...I(i4
Hannah J 262
Harriet K. (Roberts) 272
Henry 171
Henry Gilbert 171
Wilson 258
Winifred (Bridgen ) 29
DAY.
Arthur Lewis 270
Daniel 270
Daniel Putnam 270
Elizabeth 220
Elizabeth 237
Fanny Maria (Hobbs) 270
Lucy (Batchelor ) 270
DEAN.
Ameda E. (Smit) 225
Arch H 225
Clara Louise 225
Hattie (Webster) 225
Horace M 225
Mary 2.54
Jesse R 73
Rebecca 73
Rebecca (Piper) 73
Roy Webster 225
DE COSTER.
Clement P 2.56
Evelyn T 2.56
Rosinia H. i Dunn) 2.56
DE LANCEY.
William H 161
DELANO.
Amanda Melvina iMarsh ) 146
Benjamin H Ill
Ellis M 146
EzraK Ill
Harriet N. (Blanchard) Ill
Marthii
.265
ISil
.286
Jacob 184
James (b. 1718) 29
James (b. 1738) 29
Jonathan ( b. 1728) 29
Jonathan ( b. 1731) 29
.Jonathan 171
Lester F 152
I.,ivingston 286
Mabel 152
Maria Louisa (Robbins) 286
Maria S 2.58
Mary 29
Mary .Vnn (Websten 1.52
Mary Bullard (Dowse) 171
Mary E 275
Mary Ellen 262
Mary Gilbert 171, 271
Mary Wadleigh 272
Minnie E 1.52
Moody 2<J2
Nancy (Newman) 1.52
Nathaniel 29
Perley E 152
PollySawyer 2.58
Samuel Dowse 171
Sarah P 259
Theresa 286
.Alary (Howarth) 265
Sarah Jane (Masterman) Ill
William 265
DERBY.
Sarali 145
DESHORN.
Addie J. (Marsh) 147
EllisF 147
Nancy (Rand ) 75
Wallace 147
DEUTSCH.
Charles 292
Farnette B 292
Frances (McLaughlin ) 292
Isabella (Matz) 292
Jacob J 292
Louis N 2t^2
Rubey 292
DEVITT.
Margaret (HennesjO m
Martin Ill
Rosa .-. Ill
DEWING.
Ellen M 178
George 178
George A 178
Leonard E 178
Lydia S. (Morse) 178
Olive (Haven). 178
Seth 178
DIAZ.
Abigail (Morton ) 282
Alice Barnard 282
INDEX OF NAMES.
I [
Harriet C . ( JJarnard i 282
Manuel 282
Ral ph JNIorton 282
Robert Barnard 282
RobertM 282
Sarah 282
DICKEY.
Mary i»n
DICKINSON.
Sarah A . L 209
DILI>.
Florida 139
Hannah 115
Hannah (Swift) 107
.losiah It'V
Lewis Henrv 107
Millie ." 57
Osca Newman (Masterman) . .107
Seward 13".)
DILLON.
Lizzie VA^. (Dowse) 298
R. C 298
W. P 298
DINGLEY.
Augusta H 275
Levi L 275
Mary E. (Davis) 275
DINSMORE.
Mary 85
DISKY.
Arahell J 22(i
DIXON.
Amos 290
Annie Rebecca 290
Emily (Oliver) 290
DOANE.
Clara Adaline 251
Harriet Jane (Richai'dson) ...251
William Franklin 251
DOBLE.
Hethiah (Rowe) 120, 152
Celistra Hersey 120, 152
Willard ." 120, 1.52
DONLEY.
Mtiry
1 .50
DOUCE.
Mary ( Marstin) .s 299
Richard 299
DOUGLASS.
Ann C 153
Sarah (Shafer) 141
DOUS.
Sylpha 299
DOUSE.
Andy 298
Andy, jr 298
Bethel 298
Elizabeth (Keller) 298
.Jacob 298
.John 298
Margaret (Campbell) 299
Thomas 299
DOUTY.
Alice Jane 171
Alice Janet 271
Bessie May 271
Fannie Blanche 271
Lizzie Phebe (Smith) 271
Mary Eliza 171, 270
Nancy Caroline (Mann) 170
Sara Louise 171
Stillinan 170
Stillman , j r 171 , 271
DOWS or DOWSE.
Aaron Coolidgc 184, 280
Abba 5(5, 97
Abba Salina 60, 103
Abbie Ann .59, 101
Abbie E. (Miner) 263
Abbie M 2(50
Abigail 29
Abigail (b. 1705) 31, 48
Abigail (b. 1779) 39, 56
Abigail ( Frost) 39
Abigail (Sweetser) 38
Adali Stevens (Witham) 59
Adam 56, 93
Adam , j r 93
Adam S 190
Adriana 82
Adriana Maria (Cook) 81
Agnes Almeda 170, 188, 283
Albin Amos 69
Alfred H 93
Alice 7,22
Alice (2) 38
Alice ( b . 1787) 56
Alice (b. 17(56) 38, .56
Alice (Call) 30
Alice M 104
Alice M. (b.l861) 161, 266
Alice Marv 280
Almeda (Clark) 80
Almira 1.54
Alpha 80,1(50
Alvira R 1.56
Amanda 84
Amanda May 166
Ammi 52,82
Amos Hovey 128
Amos L 59
Amos Wright 47, 68
Ann 32
Ann (b. 1795) .52, 81
Ann Eliza ICO
Ann ( Lovett ) 80
Ann (Ramsey) 58
Anna (b. 1677) 6
Anna (b. 1715) 19
Anna ( b. 1727) 20, 33
Anna 299
Anna ( Brooks) 260
Anna Carrington 298
Anna Frances Sii
Anna Louise 8,')
Anna Phipps (Sanger! 189
Anne (Carey) 34
Anne (Kettell) .50
Annena H 263
Annie E 161
Annie Maria (Hamblett) 128
Arthur E ., 259
Asa 154, 2.59
Azro Milton 69, 128
Benjamin (b. 16.50) 5
Benjamin (b. 16.58) 5
Benjamin (b. 1716) 20, 30
Benjamin (b. 1738) 29
Benjamin (b. 1761) 36
Benjamin (b. 1763) 36
Benjamin (b. 1784) .55. 90
Benjamin (b. 1823) 78
Beniamin, jr. (b. 1695) 8
Benjamin, jr. (b. 1752) 31, 39
Benjamin, jr., 2d (b.l777) 39
Benjamin Sumner 184
Benjamin Thomas 90, 185
Beniamin William .59, 101
Bertha May (b. 1881) 101
Bertha May (b. 1878) 129
Betsey (b. 1790) ."w, 91
Betsey (b. 1805) 52, 83
Betsey (Crosby) 40
Betsej' (Gilchrist) 84
Calvin 47, 68
Caroline Delia (Davis) 184
Caroline (Ware) 184
Caroline Ware 184
Carrie E. (Clark) l.")5
Carrie Gertrude 189
Cary 82
Casendiana (Shumway) 87
Catherine (b. 1707) 17, 23
Catherine (b. 1749) 26
Catherine 296
Catherine (Herbert) 9
Catherine L 93
Catherine (Mason) 1.56
Charles 80
Charles A 93
Charles Arthur 189
Charles Dana 86, 168
Charles Dort 92, 188
Charles Francis 168, 2(58
Charles Herbert 93, 170, 189
Charles W 1.55
Charlotte 154
Charlotte (Wilson) 166
Charlton 265
Chester Lawrence 128
Clara Eliza 46, 68, 124
Clara L 160
Clara M 263
(Clarence E 263
Cornelia 298
Cynthia R. (Bishop) 260
Daisy 264
Damarius (Garfleld) 58
Dana 53, 85
David (b. 1814) .52, 85
David (b. 1839) 82
David, jr. (b. 1857) 85, 168
David, jr., 2d (b.l885) 168
David Wilson 166
Deborah (b. 1652) 296
Deborah Perry (b.l824) ...90, 184
Deborah Perry (b. 1846). .184, 279
Deborah (Perry) 54
Dorothy ( b. 1691) 8, 22
Dorothy (b. 1885) 279
Dorothy (Edmands) 8
Ebenezer (b. 1693) 6, 20, 46
Ebenezer, jr. (b. 1719) 20, 32
Edmund 90, 180-184
Edward ( b. 1703) 17
Edward (b. 1705) 17
Edward (b. 17.56) 26
Edward (b. 1836) 82
Edward (Jlark 189
Edward H 2(50
Edward W 299
Edwin Livermore 160, 265
Elbridge 47, 67
El bridge Augustus 68
Eleanor 82
Eleazer (1). 1668) 5, 18
Eleazer (b. 1701 ) 18
Eleazer (b. 1734) 21,33
M2
JNDEX OF NAMES.
DOWS or DOWSE (con-
tinued).
Eleazei- (b. 1807) -2!), 34
Eleazer ^2
Eleazer (b. 1818) 78
Eleazer, jr. (b. 1764) 33, 51
Eleazer, jr. (b. 17.50) 36, .53
Elena (Pratt) 283
Eliza (b. 1801) .56, 94
Eliza Ann (b. 1812) 47, 66
Eliza Ann (b. 1821) 93, 190
Eliza Caroline 280
Eliza (Cooliflge) 184
Eliza Hurlburt 82
Eliza Wilbur 82
Elizabeth (b. 1647) -i, 0
Elizabeth ( b. 1691) 7
Elizabeth (b. 1701) 8
Elizabeth (b. 1697) 10
Elizabeth (b. 1710) 17
Elizabeth (b. 1699) 18, 29
Elizabeth (b. 1742) 29, 37
Elizabeth (b. 1757) .32
Elizabeth (b. 1798) 40
Elizabeth (b. 1781 ) .50, 77
Elizabeth (b. 1642) 296
Elizabeth (Badger) .58
Elizabeth (Ballart or l?allard).9
Elizabeth ( Bowditch) 184
Elizabeth Caroline 86
Elizabeth (Corey) 32
Elizabeth Diana 87, 171
Elizabeth Dorcas (S.nith) 69
Elizabeth (Foster) 60
Elizabeth (Franklin) 297
Elizabeth Uolroyd 191, 283
Elizabeth M. (Brown) 160
Elizabeth lleeves Leland
(b.l842) 184
Elizabeth Reeves (Eeland)
(b.l810) 184
Elizabeth .Sophia 60, 103
Elizabeth (Uphain) 29
Elizabeth W 78, 1,54
Elizabeth \V. (BuUard) 188
Elizabeth (White) 297
Ellen A 260
Ellen F 1.54
Elma Ellsworth 191, 284
Elmer Ellsworth 280
Elmina Ilearsey 84, 166
Elmina (llear.sey) 8:1
Elmira Brewster 265
Emeline (McColister) 1.57
165
188
164
188
,67
263
264
Emily
Emily (Adams)
Emilv Annie (Ostrom)
Emily Augusta 92
Emmeline Parsons — 4
Ernest
Ernest Elbridge
Esther
Esther (Coburn)
Euna Dilla
Eunice (b. 1756) 36
Eunice
Eunice (b. 1787) .55
Eunice (Dana)
Eunice Maria
Evt
.55, 91
34
S)2
264
Evelyn Higgins (Leland) 2S3
Faith (.Jewett) 6
Fanny Cleaveland 188
Fanny L(!e (Weed) 279
Fidelia (Sprague) .52
Francis 296
Frank Hall 169
Frank Elbridge .1.57, 263
Frank Stone 68,127
Frederick 82
Frederick 172
F'red X 26ii
George Borden 82
George Braton 188, 283
George Brewster 166
George Herbert 70
George M 1.56, 263
George .Sanderson 86, 169
George Townsend 92
Gi-anton Hall 268
Gustavus Davis 47, 70
Hannah (b. 1686) 8
Hannah ib. 1690) 8
Hannah (b. 1697) 8, 22
Hannah (b. 1745) 29,38
Hannah (b. 17.53) 31
Hannah (b. 17.56) 31, 40
Hannah (b. 1801) 40, .59
Han nah .52
Hannah (b. 1646) 296
Hannah ( Hibbard) 78
Hannah (Ludkin) 5
Hannah (Mears) 31
Hannah (Morton) 49
Hannah Murrav .50, 77
Harlan Page . . ." J.54, 260
Harriet 81
Harriet (b. 18.36) 1.54
Harriet Achsah 68, 127
Harriet (Clougli) 154
Harriet Eliza 156
Harriet i.Ganimon) .93
Harriet Xe well 47
Harry (b. 1799) .52
Harry (b. 1861) 85
Harvey Heading 2(i0
Hattie (b. 1846) 67
Helen Maria 1S9
Helen Marr 60, 104
Henrietta (Knapp) .56
Henrietta Weddell (.Sartey). .191
Henry 1,54
Henrv Ammi (b. 18:J3) 82
Henry Ammi (b. 1841) 82, 164
Henry Dana 168
Henry James 84, 166
Henry Nathaniel 189
Hephzibah X. (Daniels) 92
Herbert Dellin 260
Hibbard 155
Ida M 263
Isabella (b. 1743) 11, 25
Isabella 10
Jacob Franklin 60, 103
Jacob French 40, .59
James (b. 1769) 36, .55
James (b. 1781) .39
James (b. 1789) ,50, 78
James (b. 18^)7) 52, 8:i
James 80
James 299
James Harrison 79, 1.57
James Henry 166
Jane (b. 174.5") 25
Jane (b. 1749) 25
Jiine (b. 1810) .52
Jane (b. 184:1) 82, 1(3
Jane Buel 82
Jane Eliza (Wilbor) 82
Jane Grant (Strahan) 168
Jane Hearsey 84
Jane (Steel) ." 23
Jane Wilbor 82, 164
Janet (Brown) 1.56
Janet (Cowdry) 259
Jenneatte 79
Jennie Florence 70
Jennie Ruth 260
.Jerusha 53
Jerusha (Isbell ) 25
Jesse 33, 52
J. Leonard 260
Joanna 33, 50
John (b. 1644) 4
John (b. 16.50) 5,6
John ( b. 1681) 6
John (b. 1673) 7
John (b. 1674) 7
John ( b. 1693) S
John ( b. 1717) 20, 31
John ( b. 1736) 30
John (b. 1766) 36
John (b. 175)2) 40, 58
John ( b. 1797) 52, 81
John (b. 1824) 80, 160
John (b. 18,52) 190
John (b. 1881) 265
John Cook 81
John E 1,54, 259
John E., jr 2,59
John Hearsev 84
John, jr. (b. 17.52) 32, 49
John, jr. (b. 1823) .58
John, jr., 2d (b. 1783) ,50, 78
John L 93, 189
John R 78, 154
Jonathan (b. 1661) 5, 8
Jonathan { b. 1695) 18
Jonathan ( b. 1705) 18, 29
Jonathan ( b. 1739) 25
Jonathan (b. 173-) 29
Jomithan (b. 1737) 29
Jonathan i b. 1747) 29
Jonathan (b.l764) 36
Jonathan ( b. 1788) 40
Jonathan, jr. (b. 1695) 10
Joseph (b. 1654) 5,7
Joseph (b. 1681) 7
Joseph (b. 1709) 17, 23
Joseph (b. 17.58) 31
Joseph (b. 1760) 31, 4.3-46
Joseph (b. 17.58) 36
Joseph ( b. 1760) 36, ,54
Joseph (b. 1809) 40, 60
Joseph 53
Joseph B 93
Joseph Dudsfin 60
Josei)h K 1.54
Joseph ILirrison 60
Joseph Henry 70
Joseph, jr. ib. 1747) 25
Joseph, jr. (b. 1813) 47, 66
Joseph, jr. ib. 1794) .55, 91
Joseph, jr., 2d (b. 1842).. 67
Joseph, jr., 2d ( b. 1^23) 92, 188
Joseph Perrv ( b. 1820) 90
Joseph Perry ( b. 1849) 184
Joseph R 78
Joseph W 60, 104
Joseph Warren 188
Joseph W., jr; 104
Josephine (b. 18.59) 190, 283
Josephine (b. 1887) 128
Josephine C (b. 1831) 93
Josephine G 161
Judith 46, 73
Juliet 52
Juliet Buckingham 82, 164
Justin Xewell 69, 125
Katherine, see Catherine.
INDEX TO NAMES.
313
Kallicrine (^b. 1737) '^p
Kenneth l*>f^
Lauru Jane 7ii, 157
Laura M 'iS!)
Lawrence (b. 1613) 1-4
Lawrence (b. 168'2) 7
Lawrence (b. 171'2) 18
Lawrence Edmund 280
Lelia L -259
Leloam L 2o!)
Lenna E I').'), 262
Lettie Maria •:<)
Lewis Ct 2t;:;
Lewis L 78, l.")i;
Lewis Ryan 184, 270
Licinius Jeriniiah T 78
Lilla Eliza 128
Lily Mira lofi
Linda 81
Linda (b. 18.j4) 8."), Ili7
Linda ( b. 1878) K!')
Linda (Wright) .)1
Lizzie Counce (Aiinis) (Hovev),
128
Lizzie W 298
Lodowick or Ludowick 297
Louisa (Pratt) 104
Louise (Winlvler) 101
Lucia M 263
Lucinda Fuller ( Witham) 60
Lucy --.SS, 52
Lucj' Ada (Howes) 268
Lucy Ann (Bliss) 155
Lucy Daniels 92
I,ucy Emma (Goodell) 264
Lucy Florence 264
Lucy (French) 39
r^uey (Lampher) 156
Lucy (Proctor) 33
Luke 52, 80
Lydia 33
Lvdia 296
Mabel ( b. 1878) 188
Mabel (b. 1883) 264
Mahala 298
^Lllillda 52
Margaret (b. 1735) 25
Margaret (b. 1889) 279
Margaret Esther (Worcester), 85
Margaret (Temple) 25
Margaret Worcester 85, 168
Margery (b. 1686) 7
Margery (Hand) 1
Maria 53
Maria (b. 1825) 93
Maria Ann (Hutchins) 6'i
Maria Lanneter 59, 101
Maria (Lundy) 93
Maiinda " 47, 65
Marion Clark 93
Martha ( ) 1
Martha (b. 1683) 6
Martha (b. 1722) 2(;
Martha (b. 1754) 31,40
Martha (b. 1783) 39, 57
Martha (b. 1848) 154
Martha 104
Martha (b. 1(^8) 297
Martha Ann (b. 1820) 92
Martha Ann (b. 1844) 93
Martha Ann (b. 1843) 169
Martha Ann (Brackett) 169
^Martha' Chamberlain 188
Martha (Clnimberlain) 91
Martha (Delano) 265
Martha (Duncan) 78
Martha E 104
Mar
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20,
28,
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.1.54
.265
. .29
.296
.296
.297
.299
Mary A. (Fish) 172
Mary Agnes (Holbrook) 189
Mary A. H. (Clevette) 185
Mary Allen (Clark) 92
Mary Ann ( ) 40
Mary Ann 60
Mary Ann (b. 1814) 86
Mary Ann (Baldwin) 168
Mary Ann Townsend (Ward), 68
Mary ( Brown) 60
Mary BuUard 87, 171
Mary Catherine 189
Mary (Edmands) 18
Mary Eliza 93
Mary Elizabeth lf^5
Mary Ernstine (Mulford) 129
Mary Ethel 2(>0
Mary (George) 7
Mary (Hewin) 5
Mary ( Hunt) 20
Mary L«abel 68, 123
Mary Jane (Ballard) 70
Mary Jane (.Simpson) 59, 60
Mary K 78, 1.55
MarV L. (Kamlah) 190
Mary Lucy 169, 268
Marv L^ man 60, 102
Mary Mairs 84, 165
Mary (Morrison) 39
Mary (Sanderson) 85
Mary (Sprague) 43
Mary .Stone 82
Mary Stone (Read) 1k4
Mary (Ware) 53
Mary ( Wliite) 29S
Mary Y 298
Maximilian (b. 1688) 6, 19
iMa.Nimilian (b. 1720) 19
Mehitable (b.l751) 26
Mehitable (Brentnall) 9, 35
Mehitable ( Payson) 31
Mehitable (b. 1765) 32
Minnie Maria 191
Moses H 78
[Mrs.] 299
Nancy (b. 1788) 40, .58
Nancy (b. 1779) .50, 77
Nancy (b. 1789) .53
Nancy (b. 1784) .56, 97
Nancy (b. 1842) 156
Nancy Edwards 78, 154
Naomi 296
Nathalie Robin 172
Nathaniel (b. 1678) 7
Nathaniel (b. 16.59) 5, 8
Nathaniel (b. 1688) 8
Nathaniel (b. 1715) 18, 25
Nathan i(jl (b. 1801) 55
Nathaniel (b. 1802) 55, 92
Nathaniel (b. 178.5) 34
Nathaniel Henry 93, 189
Nat haniel, jr 26, 33
Nellie Gertrude 281
Nellie Maria (Sanders) 281
Nelson Willie 260
Newton 1.54
Olive (b. 1765) 33
<»liye (b. 1798) 46
Oliye Maria (.Simmons) 128
( )rpha 47, ()5
Orra E. (ShalTer) 101
Parthenia (Conde) 80
Pascal 26
Paul 1) 78
I'eggy 299
Polly (b. 1787) .53, 87
Polly 299
Plyna 263
Priscilla Bowditch 184
Kalph Warren 283
Wayniah 268
Kebecca (b. 1796) 40, .59
Rebecca (b. 1796) .56,93
Kebecca (b. 1825) 92
Rebecca (Leland) .55
Rebecca (Marsliall) 39
Rebecca McCartv (Provoost), 82
Rebecca (Parker) 39
Rebecca Perry 92
Relief ^ 7, 21
Relief (Holland) 7
Rhoda (Carey) 78
Richard 297
Robert (b. 17.55) 26
Robert (b. 1886) 168
Robert Henry 188
Robert Peck 172
Roswell 78
Ruth (b. 17.59) 33, .50
Rnth (b. 1875) 165
Ruth A 1.55, 262
Ruth Maria 78, 155
Ruth Winifred 128
Sabrina ..53
Samantlia 53
Samuel (b. 1642) 4, 5
Samuel (b. 1676) 6
Samuel (b. 1679) 6
Samuel (b. I(i99) 10
Samuel (b. 1700) 10
Samuel (b. 1712) 19,30
Samuel (b. 1732) 20
Sanuu'l (b. 1741) 25
Samuel (b. 17.54) 26
Samuel (b. 1734) 30, 38
Samuel (b. 1797) 53, 87
Samuel (b. 1828) 80, 161
Samuel (b. 1695) 297
Samuel Francis 86
Samuel, jr 38, .56
Samuel Lewis 280
Sarah (b. 1663) 5
Sarah (b. 1691) 6,19
Sarah (b. 1704) 8, 23
Sarali (b. 17.50) 29
Sarah (b. 1762) 31,47
Sarah 40
Sarah (b. 1793) 46, 65
314
INDEX OF NAMES.
DOWS or DOWSE (con-
tinued).
Sarah (b. 1832) 81, 161
Sarah (b. 1657; 296
Sarah 2;)y
Sarah A. (Kaulback) 92
Sarah Ann 79,156
Sarah Ann (Smith) 81
Sarah Davenport 184
Sarah ( Fosdick) 19
Sarah Jane (b. 1825) 60, 102
Sarah Jane 86
Sarah M. (Wagner) 280
Sarah ( Phillips) 26
Sarah (Ramsey) 67
Sarah ( Rogers) 20
Sarah (Sprague) 43
Sophia 52,84
Spencer S 79
Stephen (b. 1686) 297
Stephen liurr 298
Stephen Guion 85
Stephen Leland 93, 190
Stephen Leland, .i r 191
Susan (b. 1863) 85
Susan Henrietta 191
Susan Hubbell (Worth) 82
Susan Josephine 185, 281
Susan (Nichols) 79
Susan Torrev (Loud) 185
Susannah (b. 1729) 20
Susannah (b. 1761) 32
Susannah (b. 1757) 32
Susanna 2S)9
Tabitha (Brooks) 5
Thaddeus H. B 78, 155
Thankful (Chamberlain) 90
Thomas (b. 1752) 25
Thomas (b. 1771) 33,52
Thomas (b. 1771) 36
Thomas ( b. 1772) 36, 37, 95
Thomas (b. 1798) 56
Thomas (b. 1833) 87, 95, 171
Thomas (b. 1827) 93
Thomas 299
Tracy 85
Union (Kettell) 29
Virginia 104
Walter Gustavus 70, 129
Walter (iustavus, Jr 1"^9
Walter Justin 260
William 4o
William (b. 1879) 104
William 298
William Baldwin 168
William Rradt'ord Homer, 184, 279
William C 78, 156
William Chamberlain 90, 184
William Edmund 185
William Green 191
William Henry (b. 1830) 60
William Henry (b. 1837) 60
William, ,ir 298
William Ryan 280
Willis Augustus 128
UOWST.
Samuel -97
DREW.
Elizabeth (Dowse) 6
Katherine 34
DRISCOL,!..
Louis •il'O
Sarah A. (Case) 290
Sarah Jane 290
DUMMER.
Caroline Louisa Ill
Charles G Ill
Elvira Masterman Ill
Emma Augusta (Annan) 217
Kvii Maria Ill
Helen Mary Ill
Joseph O Ill
Joseph Owen Ill
Judith G Ill
Nathaniel Ill
Richard Gorhara 111,217
Richard Owen 217
DUNCAN.
Martha 78
DUN EL.
Sarah (Dowse) 296
DUNHAM.
Carroll 168
Carroll, 1r 168
Ethel 168
Hearbeth M 207
Margaret Worcester (Dows), 168
DUNN.
Abigail F. (I'arkeri .57
C. L .57
Rosin ia H 256
DUNNING.
Carrie N. (Newman) 247
Charles Johnson 106
G(!orge L 247
Hattie Marilla (Swett) 106
Ivan W 247
John Augustus 106
Joseph 247
Marcia Elizabeth (Johnson), 106
Marilla (White) 247
DURAL.
.111
Mary
DURLING.
Julia Etta 103
Sarah Jane (Thingi 103
William Henry. 103
DUSTAN.
James H 122
Josephine 122, 234
Julia II 122
Marietta 122, 234
Mary Jane (liolton) 122
DUTTON.
Dorcas 69
Rebecca 113
DYAR.
Joseph 64
.Josephine Maria 64
Mary Smith ( Gay ) 64
DYER.
Amanda S5
Elizabeth ( Dowse i 7
Frances B 1.53
Mary 1.53
Reuben 1.53
Bessie Thompson 264
Byron Clarence 159,264
Carrie Buttrick (Hall) 1.58
Clara Ellen 158
Clarence Byron 264
Fred Cumraings 159
.Julia Anna 159
Louis 158
Louis Cummings 264
Otis 1.58
Susan W. (Thompson) 264
Willis Eben 1.59
EASTERBROOKS.
Joseph .32
Lydia .32
Susannah (Dows) 32
EASTMAN.
Abigail Dows 76
Arathusa 76
Caleb 76
Dora (Golder) 76
Henrj' Newman 76
.Josiah Newman 76
Lucy (Newman) 76
Mary Marinda 76
Sabra Mills 76
EASTON.
Antoinette Lydia 215
.■Vugustus B 215
Julia (Burke) 215
EATER.
Abigail 141
Charles Oliver 141
Daniel Lindsay 141
Eliza ( Fiper) 141
Elnora 141
James Alva 141
John Henry 141
Jonas 141
Jonas Washington 141
Judith I McLaughlin ) 141
Martha Elizabeth 141
EATON.
EAMES.
Mary Ann
Angelina (Cummings) 158
Angle Amanda 264
ECCLES.
Hannah 5
EDES.
Daniel 19
Elizabeth (Dowse) 8
Grace ( Lawrence) 19
.John 8
John 19
John, jr 8
Mary (Harris) 19
EDMANDS.
Daniel 18
Dorothy 8
Hannah (Dady i S
John ." 8
Kezia 28
Mary 18
Marj^ Sprague 18
EDWARDS.
Adoniram .Judson 274
Alice Mary 274
Ann C. ( Douglass) 1.53
Ann { Landers) 213
Ann Nancy Dowse 77
Betsey 174
Charles Henry 77, 1.5;j
INDEX OF NAMES.
315
Cluirlcs Henry, ,]v i^y-i
Elizabeth Koblnson 77
EllaF 153
Frances R. (Dyer) 153
George W 77
James 77
Jane -13
John 77
Johnjr 77, 153
John.jr 153
Maria Haskell 77
Mary Elizabeth (Mitchell) ...274
Mary H. (Emerson) 77
Nancy (Dowse) 77
Robert 213
EI.A.
Rebecca 113
Rebecca (Dutton) 113
Seth 113
ELLIOTT.
Alfred B 23n
Lewis Azel 230
Luella Eliza (Houghton) 230
Susan (Lang) 230
Tilton Alfred 230
ELLIS.
Clara 207
Dolly 130
Hearbeth M. (Dmiliara) 207
James C 207
EMEKSON.
Abigail (Wallace) 2()4
Edward Wallace 2H-1
Erasmus Darwin 204
George 204
Helen Elizabeth 264
Jennie A. ( Berrj^) 204
Leon ard Berry 204
Mary H 77
Oliver 77
Ralph Waldo 194
EMERY.
Jane 243
EMINGEK.
Mary 214
ENDICOTT.
Joe 290
ERBES.
Kate 288
ESTABROOK.
Mellicent • 19
ESTY.
Cora F. (Newman ) 247
Jarvis B 247
Jarvis D 247
Le Baron D 247
EVANS.
Charles Alonzo 190
Eliza Ann (Dowse) 190
Henry Hill 217
James 190
Joanna (La Tourette) 208
Josephine 190
Kate La Tourette 268
Katherinc (Haskall 1 217
Martha Coit (Squire) 190
Martha ( Gregg) 190
Sarah Louisa Ann 217
Thomas James 190
Thomas M 208
EVERETT.
Edward 3(), 37
EADDEN.
Susan 293
FAIRBANKS.
Amelia A. (Hewey ) 223
Bessie Wheeler 222
Carrie May 222
Charles 216, 221-223
Chester A rtluir 223
Cleveland 222
Columbia Elvira 210, 221-223
Columbia Emily 222
Cora A 222
Earl 222
EllaE 222
Ellie Mary 223
Emily Beede (Webster) 222
Eva Jennie 223
Frances Everetta 208
Fred Charles 223
George 208
Henry Palmer 223
LenaAdeline 223
Leslie Webster 222
Linnie 222
Llewellyn Charles 223
Mary ( Bangs) 216, 221-223
Mary E 216, 221-223
Marv Rebecca 222
Minnie Bell 222, 224
Nancy (Pratt) ....208
Nathan Bangs 216, 221-223
Ora 222
Pearl 222
Robert Eton 216, 221-223
Sarah J 272
FARMER.
Earl 247
E. D 247
Edward 30
Hazel May 247
Henry C 247
Mary E. Newman 247
FARNHAM.
Charles 228
Daniel Charles 228
Elizabeth (Tibbits) 228
Ella (Masterman) 228
Isaac. 228
May Belle Lucy 228
FARRAR.
Nancy 74
FARRINGTON.
Jane 94
FARWELL.
Abel 127
Emily (Stearns) 65
Florence Elizabeth 127
Frank Fiske 127
Harriet Achsah (Dows) 127
Mary (Parker) 65
Myra (Ward) 127
Rufus 65
Samuel 65
Samuel 127
FAY.
Lucy 173
FELL.
Nancy 292
FENWICK.
Henrietta Weddell 191
FERGUSON.
Janet M 274
Janet (Walker) 274
Margaret A 274
Mary 274
Mary Jane (Lovewell) 274
Robert 274
Thomas W. . 274
FERRE.
Ellen Josephine 267
FILLINGER.
Hattie C 283
FINGLEY.
Roxena Alice 287
FISH.
Ann 172
Mary A 172
Philip 172
FISHER.
Bertha E 17s
Betsey 79
Lucy Ann (ISIorse) 178
Margaret (Levenseller) 178
Weston 178
Weston, jr 178
FISK.
MehitMble 172
FISKE.
Augustus Henry 286
Augustus Henry F 196
Charles Henry. ^ 286
Charles Henry, jr 286
Cornelia Frothingham (Rob-
bins) 286
Eunice Browne 120
Sarah Ripley 1%
FLINT.
Jane 57
Julia Ann 200
[Lieut.] 45
Nathaniel 200
Sarah 98
Sarah Ann ( Parkhurst ) 200
FLORENCE.
Helen Louise 273
FOGG.
Catherine L 253
FORBES.
Olive Achsa 294
FOSDICK.
Jonathan i;i
Sarah i!i
Sarah ( Sprague ) iii
FOSTER.
Abraham, ir 29
Albert (b. 1800) no
Albert (b. 1869) 110
Anna Armina 110
Annie Sessions 66
Caroline Augusta (Masterman),
110, 212
Charles no
Charles Fletcher no
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INDEX OF NAMES.
FOSTER (continued).
Deliverance 33
Dorcas 33
Duke 110
Elizabeth 60
Elizabeth ( ) 6f»
Elizabeth (Davis) 29
Filena (Mitten) 216
Frank (b. 1848) HO
Frank (b. 1888) 21G
Frank 212
Frederick 81
George J 212
Harrie Lea 212
Harriet (Masterman) 110
Herbert HO
.Joseph 33
-Joseph (b. ITol ) 33
.Joseph, jr -33
LeaotaH 212
Linda (Dows) 81
Lucinda 290
Mary 33
AJary (Dows) 33
Relief (Holland, wid. Dowse), 7
Sarah 33
Thurston 110, 212
Timothy "
William <'0
William (b. 18(i;i) 110, 210
FOUKSTELL.
Kliza 102
FOWLE.
Edward I'arker 201
Emma .Juliet (Hodgman i 201
.Joseph 201
.Joseph lOdward 201
Marion Etta 201
Sarah .J. (Hale) 201
FOWLEK.
Ann D. (Crosby) 277
Cora Ella 277
Joseph 277
Myrtilla Elizabeth (Master-
man) 210
Xoah 210
FRANCES,
Dolly 109
FRANKLIN.
Uen.iamin 37, 297
Klizabeth 297
FREELAND.
>ally 75
FREEMAN.
.Julia Ann (Mairs) ltJ4
Mary 11)4, 2«8
Warren 1<)4
FRENCH.
Amanda 2()4
Laura Addle 199
Lucv 39
.JosiVih W 199
Martha A . (Maxfleld) 199
FRIZZEEE.
Betsey l')l
FROST.
Abigail 39
Esther (Hosley) 39
Hannah 31
.James 39 ]
William 30
FROTHINGHAM.
Mary Eliza 196
Samuel 196
FULLER.
Abijah 90
Alice Eliza 118
Castara 237
Cordelia Libby (Newman)... 231
David C 118
Ebenezer .... 172
Eunice (Morse) 90
Eunice Morse 90, 179
Frank Boutelle 118, 142,230
Fred Lorin 118
George Gage 118
Harriet Atwood (Houghton), 118
.Joseph -20
Lucy (Storer) 237
Mandana (Smithi 237
Margaret May 231
Maria (Lovejoyi 118
Mehitable .Jane 172
Mehitable (Fisk i 172
Myran 237
Otto 237
Huel Boutelle 118
Samuel 237
GAGE.
Ida A 199
Isaac 198
George W 100
Louvisa .Jane 100
Lcmvisji ( Roby ) 100
Mary Abbie (Hodgman) 198
Siillie (Underwood) 199
William Underwood 198
GAGER.
Rebecca 120
GAMMON.
Harriet 93
Simon 93
GAMSBY.
Adtlie (• 263
Fletcher 263
(ieorge 2<)3
.Tames H 263
Maria C. (Hyde ) 263
Mary E 263
Melvina .1 263
GARDNER.
Eliza 144
GARFIELD.
Damarius .^S
Eunice 14.5
Horace -58
Martha 58
GARLICK.
Phebe Maria 295
GAULT.
Abbie 200
Abigail Ann (Patten) 200
Clara Nellie 200
James C 200
James E 200
Louis 200
Lucy (Woods) '. 200
GAY.
Mary Smith 64
GEDNEY.
Emilj' Charlotte 165
GEORGE.
Elizabeth 9
Elizabeth ( ) 7
.John 7
Mary 7
GERRISH.
[Col.] 48, 49
Mary 175
GERRY.
Abigail 57
GETCHEL.
Herbert 221
.Julia B. (Webster) 221
GIBBS.
Patty 148
GIBE.
Matthew 1
GILBERT.
Abigail (McLaughlin) 142
Amy 142
Betsey 171
Danie"l 142
Eli Wilson 142
Elizabeth 9
Hannah 141
Ira 142
James 142
Jenny 142
Laura 142
Sarah 141
Sarah 142
William 142
GILCHRIST.
Ammi Dows 83, 165
Betsey (Dows) S3
Elizabeth Horton 165
Helen Mar (Halsey) 165
JohnI 83
Maggie Halsey 165
Mary Rothermel 165
Sophia 83
GILL.
Elizabeth 21
Elizabeth (Abbott) 21
.John (b. 1701) 21
John (b.l704) 21
Josiah (b. 1702) 21
Josiah (b.l715) 21
Mary (b. 1710) 21
Mary (b. 1711) 21
Mary (b. 1713i 21
Michael 21
Michael (b. 1699) 21
Phebe 21
Relief 21
Relief (Dowse) 21
GILLIES.
Arabella May (Newman) 255
Elizabeth (Hume) 255
Ina May 2.55
James 255
James Hatton 2.55
Lillian Elizabeth 2.55
William Newman 2.55
GILLPATRIC.
Amelia (Hinkley) 209
EmmaG 209
Thomas 209
INDEX OF NAMES.
17
GILI-PATKICK.
Elizabeth Robinson 77
GILSON.
Julia Ann (Burrell) '276
Mehitable Bun-ell 276
William Kipley -276
GOBLE.
Klizabeth '297
GODDARD.
Bertlia F '214
Elias VV '2W
Esther 160
GODFREY.
James 2S
Sarali '23
Sarah (Dowse) 23
GOETZ.
Alice Augusta (Higgins) '288
Emma Cliristiana 288
George 288
Jacob 288
Jacob, jr 288
Katie Elizabeth 288
Kate (Erbes) 288
GOFF.
Albion 238
Annette W. (Storer) 238
Ann Stubbs 11-')
Bartlania 116
Cvrus 116
Edward P 11.")
Eliza 116
Eugene Harcourt 238
Guy Horace 238
Hannah ( Dill) 1 1.">
John M 116
Mabel Gertrude 238
Sally (Masterman) 116
Sarah (Ham) 238
Se well 238
Stephen R 116
GOLDER.
Dora 76
Fairfield 76
Polly (Sawyer) 76
GOODELL.
Harriet Maria (Bj'am ) 264
Lucy Emma 2(54
Luther 264
GOODNOUGH.
Anna E 174
GOODNOW.
Adams 175
Asenath 174
Mary Walker 17.')
Mary (Whitney) 175
Sally 141)
GOODWIN.
Edward 19
L.S 127
Martha (Harris) 19
Sarah (Capen) 41
Thomas% 41
GORDEN.
Franklin Willard 118, 329
Rebecca Masterman (Hough-
ton^ lis
Ruth (Storer) US
Samuel 118
Samuel Ephi-aim 118
Stilman 1 18
GORDON.
Alice E 229
Florence Viola (Allen) 229
Martha H Ill
Philinda 136
OJOSSELIN.
Jennie (Sullivan) 180
Levi 180
Therese Hester 180
GOULD.
B.A 204
Carrie Viola (Newman) 149
Florella (Knight) 149
Joseph Berry 149
William Berry 149
GOULDING.
Ella Frances (Morse) 278
John S 278
Laura Eltha 278
Mabel Anibrey 278
Roy Albert. . ." 278
GOWEN.
Eliza Ann 119
GRADY.
Dennin W l.")8
Marie Emilie 158
Rosa ( Bennett) 158
GRAGG.
Isaac 34
GRANDY.
Elizabeth (Osgood) 173
Lewis Henry 173
Sarah G 173
GR.-VNT.
Betsey Elizabeth 2.35
Betsey (Greenwood) 231
Oalista Jane (Masterman) 231
Charles 231
Lewis 231
Pearl Louise 231
GRAVES.
Thomas 11
GREATON.
John [Col.] 49
GREEN.
Ann Temple (Nicholson) 34
David 34
Henrietta 213
Irene Ellen 120
John A. [Gen.] 162
.lohn Rose 34
Rebecca (Robinson) 78
Samuel 78
GREENE.
[Capt.J 49
GREENWOOD.
Abigail (Jackson ) 90
Betsey . . .- 90
Betsey 231
Fannie Rebecca 117, 229
Isaac 90
James 117
Joseph Russell 117
Marcia H. (Keyes) 73
Martha Ann 191
Mary (Symonds) 117
Sarah (Pierce) 191
Sarah Sprague (Houghton)... 117
William 191
GREGG.
Martha 190
GRIDLEY.
Uichard [Col.] .53
GRIFFIN.
Mary 8
GRIFFITH.
Mercy B 2.53
GRINAVAULT.
Cecilia 293
GROVER.
Elmina M. (Hamlin) 241
Henry 241
Mary Alflna 241
GUILFORD.
Eliza A. (Munroe) 270
Jonas, jr 270
Sarah Jane 270
GWINN.
James 108
Lillie 108
Nancy Jane (Parish) 108
HACKETT.
Abby 101
Abram Wendell 101
Abram Wendell, jr 101
Alice 101
Henry Edmund 101
John Leonard 101
Joseph L 101
Maria Lanneter (Dowse) 101
HADLEY.
Charles 158
Ella Maria 158
Hannah 79
Henry Spalding 158
James 79
Margai-et (McLaughlin) 1.58
Maria Amanda (Jaquith) 158
ISIary ( Worster) 79
HADSELL.
Felix H 298
I.K 298
Mary Y. (Dowse) 298
HAGGETT.
Ella 76
HALE.
Mary 145
Sarah J 201
HALENBECK.
Catherine E. 233
HALL.
Abigail (Townsend ) 86
Ada Elizabeth 1.51, 257
Alice Flora 294
Arathusa (Newman) 151
Augustus Jason 151
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INDEX OF NAMES.
HALL/ (continued).
Bridget (Orr) 233
Caroline Rebecca (Buttrick), 159
Carrie Buttrick 159
Carrie N 151
David Springer 294
Edward 8(;
Edward S 265
Elisabetli 265
Eliza 74
f^lizabeth (Dowse) 296
Eva Augusta (Hosmer) 233
Fannie Francis 233
Francis Aslibury 86
George Arthur 233
George Fletcher 159
Hannah E 159
Isaac [Capt.] 38
Jason 151
Jennie Viola 233
John 233
Margaret (Winter) 151
Mary .\nn (Dowse) 86
Newman 151
Olive Achsa (Forbes) 294
Rose 265
Thomas 296
William 233
HALSKT.
Abigail (Kellog) 165
Helen Mar 165
Thomas J 165
HAM.
Sarah 238
HAMBLETT.
Annie Maria 128
HAMILTON.
Mary 225
HAMLET.
Brooks 128
Elmira F. (Knowlton) 128
HAMLIN.
Klminn M 241
HAMMELL.
George F 163
HAMPSON.
George 289
Harriet Emma (Porter) 289
Harry 289
Jessie Maria 289
Maria (Cash) 289
Maud 289
HANDY.
Mary 116, 132
HANKS.
Alice Mai'ia 273
Helen Louise (Florence) 273
William R 273
HANNAFOKD.
Aaron 206
Calista (Stevens) 206
Eli Snow 206,216
Ella lola 206
Ella Sarah (Masterman) 206
Gertrude Phillips (Masterman),
206, 216
Ina Pearl 206
HAPGOOD.
Durnard M 261
Flora B 261
Florence M 261
George E 261
Hattie (Barnett) 261
Minnie E 261
William 261
William, jr 261
HAKDY.
Betsey (Pratt) 119
Eliza 144
Lucy Arnold 119
Ruben 119
HAKKINS.
James 118
Katherine 118
Margaret 118
HARLOW.
Adrianne Marbh* (Newman), 149
Cora Ly dia 150
Ebenezer 149
Ellen Amanda (Shaw) 256
Everett 150
Granville Augustus 149
James Monroe 150, 256
James Paul 256
Mary (Hinkson) 149
Minnie Emma 150
Sarah Josephine 150
HARNHEN.
Allura 105
Dora Mabel 105, 219
Elizabeth Parker 205, 218
Flora M .- 105
Joseph Stiekney 105, 208, 219
Julia Ann (Thompson),
105, 208, 219
HARPER.
James 76
Mary C 76
HARRIGAN.
Kate 108
HARRINGTON.
[Capt.] 54
Benjamin W 151
Benjamin W., jr 151
Charles ". 1.51
Ellen 171
Hannah 122
Martha Ann 251
Mary J. (Seiver) 151
Sarah A. (Newman) 151
Susie R 136, 161
HARRIS.
Anna 19
Elizabeth (Johnson) 19
Hepsibah (Crosswell) 19
John 19
Jonathan 19
Martha 19
Mary 19
Marv (Dowse) 19
Melficent (Rand) 19
Silence 9
Thomas (b. 1713) 19
Thomas 19
Thomas, jr 6, 19
HART.
Emily Elizabeth (Merrill) 258
Jacob 258
Sally (Hughes) 258
Samuel 2.58
HARTHORN.
Experience 82
HASKALL.
Hannah Murray (Dowse) 77
Katherine 217
Maria 77
Moses H 77
HASKELL.
Ann 206
HASKINS.
Jacob [Capt.] 50
HATFIELD.
Elizabeth 288
HATHAWAY.
Benjamin 174
Betsey (Edwards) 174
Eugene Harrison 174, 179, 273
Eugene Pablo Durant 273
llairison 174
Martini Ann (Pratt) 273
Rcbekah (Morse) 174
HAVEN.
Olive 178
HAAVES.
Adelia C. (Barney) 242
Altrcd Bertram. .' 241
Allrcd KriH'st 133
Alpha ( harles 241
Alpheus Packard 107, 209
Benjamin Franklin 133, 240
Benjamin S 133
Betsey 118
Betsey (Dalton) 64, 118
Blanche Sophia Mary 242
Carl Bruce 241
Carrie Mary (Slafter) '241
Charles 133, 241
Charles Ed ward 107
Clarence Manning 240
Clarissa (Morse) 133
Edith Maria 209
Effle Belle 240
Eliza Ann (Houghton) 64
Elmer Benjamin 241
Elwin Lamont 133,241
Elwin Lamont, jr 242
Emma G. (Lyford) 209
Ethel Jennie 241
Eva Mav 240
George Franklin 107, 208
George Stanley 240
Gil Iman 133, 241
Hannah 131
Harriet R. (Loomis) 210
Ida M. (Coulter) 242
Isabella Evelyn 107, 209
Jennie Maria 210
Jessie Florence 241
John Milton 107, 209
Kezia Parker (Howard) 210
Leander Elbertus 107
Lester Cvril 241
Lillian Belle 210
Lilly Grace 240
Lizzie (Proctor) 209
INDEX OF NAMES.
319
Lydia A. (King) -240
Maria (Masterman) 107
Mary Alflna (Groven 241
MyrtieE 240
Nathan 107
XatlianR i:5;!
Nora Belle 20!)
Phebe Maria 107
Pliebe (Stevens) 107
Kachel S. (Storer) K53
Kalpli Willis Stevens 241
Stephen (i4, J IS
Stephen J 04, lis
Steplien Jolinson M7
U.S.Grant 240
Walter Benjamin 241
William Alphonzo 107, 210
HAY.
Nancy 147
HAYES.
Mary Catherine 24!)
HAY WARD.
Albert 246
Carl Benjamin 240
Carrie May (Newman) 24G
Frances (.Joslin) 240
Rufus Cassius 246
HEAKSKY.
Amanda (Dyer) 83
Klmina S3
John 83
HEATH.
[Gen.] 21,49
Susan 223
William [Col.] 50
HEBARD.
Eunice Brown (Hske) 120
Ida Frances 120
Lucius 120
HEERMANCE.
Cornelia 164
HENDERSON.
Alice S(i
Anna (Trow) 2s
Peter iS
HENNESY.
Margaret Ill
HEPBURN.
Anna or Hannah .i
HERBERT or HARBERT.
Catherine 9
Elizabeth D
Elizabeth ((ieorge) 9
Henry ...y
HEBRON.
Therdr 1 1
HERTER.
Christian 85
Christian A 85
Susaji (Dows) 85
HERTZELL.
Levi 108
Ulioda (Pond) 108
HEWEY.
Abbic 1). (Church) 223
Adaline 13S
Amelia A 114, 223
Caroline (Webster) 114
Charles L 114, 223
Clt
.114
Frank W 114
George L 114
George W 114
George Washington 114
Ivous P 114
•James (b. 1841) 114
James 114
James 138
Jennie E 223
Julia A 114, 223
Mary 114
Mary G 223
Mary (Owen) 114
Mary (Webster) 114
Owen 114
HEAVIN.
Jacob 5
Mary 5
HIBBARD.
David W 155
Hannah 78
Ruth 155
HICK.
Anna (Parks) 214
Hattie 214
William 214
HIOGINS.
Alice Augusta 210, 288
Allen llanington 210
ArscpluiM lonell 210
Arthur M 2.53
Caroline 227
Catherine L. (Fogg) 253
Emma Caroline 210, 288
Eugene 210
George Lions 210
Hannah Irena (Swisher) 210
Jennie Eugenia 210
Leltie Articia 210
Maggie irena ... 210, 288
Marion H 253
Mary Maria 210
Michael 210
Myrtilla Elizabeth (Master-
man) 210
Sarah Elizabeth 210
HILOEBRANT.
Jennie 131
Rachel (Howe) '. 131
Ralph 131
HILDBETH.
Mary A un 122
HILL.
Abigail ]:!4
Alma K 272
Alonso 285
Catherine 184
Eli
.289
Frances M. (Clark) 285
Frank Baker 69
George Franklin 69
Hamilton Alonso 285
John 296
Lcttie Maria (Dowsi 69
Lucinda Goorgiana 175
Mary 157
Marv Ann 240
Marv ( Dowse) 296
Mary Eliza (Robbins) 285
Mary Hamilton 285
Samuel 272
Sarah Jane ( Baker) 09
Sai-ah J. ( Fairbanks) 272
HILLS.
Adriana (b. 1854) 163
Aiiriana (b. 1884) 267
Alinira (Wilcox) 161
P.catricc 1 Icat licote 267
Cai lie Louise i Pearson) 267
Clara .lames 1 K'ogers) 267
Cpnstance 163
Deborah E 176
Eliza (Lumbert) 176
Ernest 163
(k'orge Heathcote 163, 267
George Morgan 161
Horace 161
John Dows 163, 267
Lysander 176
Pearson Heathcote 267
Reginald 163
Sarah (Dows) 161
HILLYER.
Rhoda 211
HINCKLEY.
Elizabeth Knight !)8
HINKLE.
Delia 240
HINKLEY.
Amelia 20it
Olive (Dows) 47
P^phraim 47
Jane (Humphrey) 47
Miller 47
Rachel 47
HINKSON.
Mary 149
HITCHCOCK.
Roswell D 180
T. B 86
HOBBS.
Adelbert 270
Almira Louise (Mann) 87
Anna Augusta 270
Asa 170
Charles 87
Charles Asa 270
Emily Frances 171
Fanny Maria 170, 270
Frank Douty 270
Francis H..! 170
Hannah 87
Isaac 87
Lucian 270
Mary Ann 170, 270
Nancy Caroline (Mann) 170
Samuel D 170, 270
Sarah Jane (Guilford) 270
Mahalah ( Dowse) 298
HODGMAN.
Abbie M 100
Abigail .57, 99
Abigail ( Dows) .56
Abigail ( (ierry ) .57
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INDEX OF NAMES.
HODGMAN (continued).
Abijah 56
Abijah, jr. (b. 1775) 56, 57
Abijah, jr. (b. 1809) .57
xilbert Clinton 200
Arthur Nathaniel 200
Beulah (Kibbey) 56, .57
Charles Edward 100
Clarissa 57, 99
Clinton Parker 100, 200
Edwin Grant 199
Edwin R 56
Effie Ray 199
Elizabeth 57
Elizabeth (Blood) 57
Ella Luzana Samantha 100
Emily (Mitchell) 100
Emily Samantha 100
Emma Juliet 100, 201
Esther (Paig-e) 199
Ethel French 199
Frederick 57, 99
Frederick James 201
George .57, 58, 98
George, jr ♦ 99
George Henrv 199
Gracie Day . .' 199
Hannah (aiitchell) 99
Harriet (Sprague) .57
Isaac Abijah KiO
Isaac Parker 57, 100
James Clifton French... 100,201
■ James French .57
Jane (Flint) 57
Jessie May 199
Joel 98
John 57
John Monroe 100
John Parker 99, 199
John Quincy 199
Josiah " 57
Julia 98, 100
Julia Ann (Flint) 200
Katie Eouise (Kittredge) 201
Laura Addic ( French) 199
Lewis Edmund 200
Louvisa Jane (Gage) 100
Maria ( Houston) 100
Martha Moore 98
Mary Abbie 98, 198
Mary (Barnard ) ,57
Mary Elizabeth 98
Mary (Morrill) .57
Mary (Parker) .58, 98
Nellie Anstress 200
Sarah 98, 198
Sarah A 100
Sarah Ann 200
Sarah (Flint) 98
Thomas 57
Thomas (b. 169:5) .57
Thomas (b. 1716) 57
Thomas Edwin 99
Thomas Frederick 100
Thomas (Jreen 98
Waldo Marshall 200
William Fi-ost .57, 98
William H 99
Hoii;.
Anna Louise (Dows) 85
Peter S So
Richard March 85
HOGAN.
Elizabeth 122
HOGIN.
Mary (Wright) 22
Matthew 22
HOGINS.
Mary (Davis) 29
John 29
HOLBROOK.
Agnes Almeda ( Dowse) 283
Annie Clayton 269
Benjamin' 268
Betsej^ (Leland) 169
Catherine Bullard (Mann) 169
Charles Albert 170, 269
Charles Francis 269
Dana Dowse 283
Eben Mann 170, 269
Klla May 269
Ella Syrene 269
(ieorguina Elizabeth 170
Harry McPherson 269
John Everett 283
John Franklin 170, 283
Jonathan (2) 169
Josephine Georgiana 2f)9
Martha Ann (Salisbury) 269
Mary Agnes 170, 189
Mary Alice 269
Mary Elizabeth 169
Mary Josephine (Webb) 269
Marj- Louisa 269
Mary Lucj"^ ( Dowse) 268
Ralph Carleton 269
Roy Bullard 283
Sarah Syrene (Burlen) 269
Thomas 169
Walter Clayton 268
William Henry 169, 209
William Webb 269
HOLCOMB.
Eliza Ann (Clark) 244
Marilla F 244
Samuel David 244
HOLDEN.
Abigail (Howland) 227
Alice F 101
Charles H 101
P^dmund Silas 228
Ira 228
John i;lark 227
John Kmmons 228
Joseph Norris 228
Lorenza M. (Stevens) 101
Melvina (Masterman) 227
Silas Perham 227
William Albion 228
HOLLAND.
Amanda 256
Cyrene 143
Harriet K. (Billings) 254
John 7
John 75
John M 2.54
John M., jr 2,54
Mandana E. (Newman) 254
Minnie May 2.54
Myrtilla H. (Yetten) 147
Nancy 75
Park 254
Philla P 2.53
Philla (Park) 146
Polly 147
Relief 7
Sally (Freeland) 75
Samuel 146
Sophia Leg 146
HOLMAN.
Angelina 232
Emma s 245
Esther 2,52
Harri.son 245
Ly dia L 75
jMary .Jane ( Phinney ) 245
HOLMES.
Asenath 52
David 52
Eleazer 52
Esther 2.52
Isaac 52
Lucy .52
Lucy (Dows) .52
Phebe .52
HOLT.
Caleb 143
Daniel 73
Evelyn 268
Flora Stella 143
Hannah (Lovejoy) 73
Hiram 129, 143
Julia Webster 143
Linda Foster (Mairs) 268
Luther Emmett 268
Marinda (Newman) 143
Mary Ann (Keyes) 73
Minerva 140
Minnie Estelle 143
Phebe (Abbott) 143
Stephen 73
HOaiEK.
Hannah (Dowse) 296
HOOKER.
Anna Phipps (Sanger) 189
Frank Eugene 189
HOOPER.
A bby ( Robbins) 285
Hannah Glover 28a
Hannah Glover (Blackler).. .285
Mary Frothingham 285
Nathaniel Leech 285
Nathaniel Leech, jr 285
Polly 97
Thomas 34
William [Rev.] 41
HOPKINS.
Ernest Lionel 227
Esther Coit ( Wyman ) 257
Joseph ' 227
Joseph Sourage 227
Joseph Wyman 2.57
Mary Louisa (Masterman)... 227
Sarah C. (Stevens) 227
William 2.57
HORNE.
Adelaide 186
Caroline Gertrude 186
Emily (Crafts) 186
Emma Elisabeth 186
Geofl'rey Crafts 282
George Williston 186
George Williston, jr. .186, 187, 282
Harold Wellington 282
Martha (Sanger) 186
Mary E. (Barnard) 282
INDEX OF NAMES.
!2I
Richaid Barnard 28-2
Samuel Cook 186
Sarah Crafts 186
William 186
HORTON.
David Pratt 264
George Franklin 2(i4
Georgiana (Nowell ) 264
Ida Blanclie 264
Marv (Pratt) 264
Reuben 264
HOSIE.
Clara A 177
George S 177
Hannah Badger (Moi'se) 177
Lucilla F 177, 278
Marion ( Scott) 177
Mary 1 177
Walter 177
HOSI.EY.
Esther 39
HOSMEK.
Amos 121
Augusta Ann (Keves) 121
Eva Augusta \ 121, 2.33
Hannah 64, 73
Ida Frances 121
Ira 121
Louis Warren 121
Sarah (JohnsoTi) 121
HOUGHTON.
Adaline ( Rede) 21.';
Alphonzo Luzeine 118, 2.30
Arthur Sewell 230
Azel Ephraim M, 118
Betsey (Hawes) 118
Daniel 207
Eliza Ann 64
Eliza E valyn { Masterman ) . . .215
Ephraim 63
Fanny Woodbury 64
Fred Hawes 118
George Leroy 215
Hannah (Russell) 63
Harriet At wood 64, 118
Hannah Bernice (Mallett) 230
Herbert PMson 119
Herman Stinson 64, 118
James .* .63
John Newell 64
Josephine Louisa 207
Josephine Maria ( Dyar) 64
Leo Ralph 215
Lizzie Emogene 119
Lucy 217
Lucy Arnold (Hardy) 119
Luella Eliza ." 118, 230
Margaret (Harkins) 118
May 246
Rebecca Masterman 64, 117
Sarah Sprague 64, 117
Sarah Sprague (Masterman). .63
Sophia E. (Parlin) 207
Sylvanus 21.')
HOUSTON.
Ann (Burr) 100
Maria 100
Robert 100
HOVEY.
George Kimball 128
Lizzie Counce 128
21
Lucy Camelia (Cobb) 128 i
Thomas [Capt.] 54 ! Elizabeth.
HOWARD.
AdaL ...101
[Capt.] 55
Charles R 101,
Emma F. (Walliugford) 101
Henry 101
Jonathan 32
Keziah Parker 210
Mary p:iizabeth 101
Nancy J. (Parker) 101
Rachel ( Parker) 21 ■
Rodney 101
Seth 310
Susannah ( Dows i 32
HOWARTH.
Mary 265
HOWE.
Abbie M 2.)3
Abigail 89
Azubah (Williams) 270
Carroll P 253
Clara C. (Marsh) 2.53
[Col.] 44, 49
Cora B 253
Ebenezer 270
Elliott W 2-)Z
Ellsworth W 2.53
Emily P^lizabeth (Merrill) 2.58
Hannah 61
Harry 2.58
Hirain 270
Ida Maud 270
John W 2.53
Joseph 258
Mary Ann (Hobbs) 270
:Mary (Morse) 2.58
Minnie Grace 270
Myron Elias 270
Peter 25s
Phila P. (Holland ) 2.53
Phineas 253
Rachel 131
Sibyl A 2.53
HOWES.
Eliza (Merriam ) 268
Frederic 268
Lucy Ada 268
HOWLAND.
Abigail , 227
Eddie L 248
Eveline Tilden 1.58
Georgiana (Keyes) 248
Hattie May 248
Henry Woodman 248
Mary Ann (Streeter) 247, 248
Ral ph 247
Russell 247, 248
Susan jM. (Keycs) 247
W.F 247
llOYT.
Clarissa Bradbury 245
HUCKINS.
Huldah 263
HUFF.
Susanna 151
Sally .
HUGHES.
HUMPHREY.
Jane 47
HUNT.
Albert Earl 288
Annie Laurie 211
Annie INI 287
Carlotta Maximilian 211
Carrie Robbins 286
Cass Carlos 211
Chandler Robbins 287
Charles Francis 286, 287
Daniel 286
Emily Frances 287
Emma Gushing 211
Elijah 211
Eva Rosetta (Robinson) 288
Frank Hopkins 211
Fuller Lindley 211
George Albert 211
James Manford 211, 288
Jane Prince (Robbins) 286
Lillie Joanna 211, 289
Martha Rebekah 211
Mary 20
Mary Ann Masterman 211
Mary Caroline (Robbins) 287
Mary Parlin 211
Marv Rhoades 287
Rhoda Ann 211
Rhoda (Hillyer ) 211
Ruth (Tod) 20
Samuel 20
Sherman Hillyer 211
Truman Hillj-er 211
AVilliam Elijah 211
HUNTINGTON.
Ann (Dows) 81
David 81
Eleazer 81
Elizabeth 81
Elizabeth ( ) si
Elizabeth Ann 81, 161
Ezra 81
Ezra (b. 1818) 81
Joseph V.K 81
Katherine (Callaghan) 81
Lydia Blakslee (Allen) 81
HURD.
Clara Ellen 294
Columbia Morrison (Paine).. 148
Elizabeth 184
Geoi-ge 294
James H 148
Louisa F. (Learned) 294
HUTCHINS.
Annie Sessions (Foster) 66
Benjamin Prescott 198
Edward Spaulding 198
Hattie Maria 198
Maria Ann 66
Martha Elizabeth 198, 287
Phebe ( Spaulding) 198
Sarah ( Ilodgman ) 198
William 66
Willie Edward 198
HUTCHINSON.
Earl 287
Earle 'S'ernon 239
Elisha Turner 239
Ellen 288
322
INDEX OF NAMES.
HUTCHINSON (continued).
Emma Barron (Storer) 239
Irvin 287
Isabel (Pratt) 239
Katie Bell (Skofleld) 287
Lucinria 130
Lucy R. (Baker) 7o
Reuben 239
Rhoda Bale 206
HYDK.
Alanson 156
Anthony 156
Charlotte 156
James (2) i56
Maria C 156, 263
Ruth 156
Ruth Maria (Dowse) 155
IDE.
Jacob 180
INGALLS.
Abigail 38
Hannah (Dowse) 38
James 38
James, jr 38
James,. jr., 2fl 38
Robert 38
INGLITT.
Adaline (Carter) 141
A ndre w Jackson ]4i
Clarinda (McLaughlin) 140
George Washington 141
John 140
San Juan Derloa 141
INGKAHAM or INGRAM.
Lydia (Dowse) 296
Henry 096
INMAN.
Benjamin H 056
Cliarlotte (Collier) 256
Klsie May 055
Gilbert Howard >5(;
Harry Franklin 256
James Howard 256
Laura .lane -'56
Marshall Henry r.B
Nellie ( Baker) ." 2'><;
Nellie Mabel 256
Lois.
lODKL.
295
IKEtAND.
Dolly (Frances) 109
Esther A i()6
Hamlin C 109
•loel 109
Phebe Maria (Masterman)...l09
Rebecca 109, 110
ISBELI..
Jerusha 25
Oliver .25
Robert 25
Sarah (Wilson) 25 I
ISHAM.
Elmira ( Yale) 167
John W 167
Lodema 167
JACOB.
John [Col.] 50 1
JACKSON.
Abigail 90
JAFFEKIES.
Rebecca 142
JAMES.
Elisha 146
Flora (Briggs) 146
Nellie 146
JAMESON.
Carrie S 275
Mathias 275
Sarah C 275
JAQUITH.
Aaron 50, 80
Abraham 50
Alice 50
Anna 50
Asa .50
A. W .50
Betsey .jo, 80
Car-oline Green 79
Charlotte Ann 80
Charlotte (Sawj'er) 80
Dianthus 50
Edwin 79, 157
E d w i n , j r 158
Elizabeth 79
Eunice 50
Eunice (Corey) 50
George Willard 79
Hannah (Hadley) 79
Joanna (Dows) 50
Maria Amanda 79, J58
Mary ( Alexander) 79
Mary Ann 79, 1.^7
Mary E. (Mace) 1.58
Moses ,50
Closes, jr .50, 79
Polly 50
Rebecca 39
Sally ,50, 79
Susan .50
Susan Smith 79
Timothy 50
Williatr, Henry 79
William Henry (b. 1849) 1,58
JARVIS.
Annie Wakefield (Cook) 133
George Millen 133
Georgie Annie 1,33
JEFFREY.
Benjamin F 119
Eliza .Vnn (Gowen) 119
Frank Emery 119
Lizzie Kmogene (Houghton), 119
JENKINS.
Ann 208
JENNISON.
Nathaniel 299
Sarah (Dowse 1 299
JEWETT.
Edward 6
Ellen (Bo.ynton) 6
Faith 6
Mary (Taylor) 6
Maximilian 6
JOHNSON.
Alice Cornelia 286
Alice Luella 1,59
Alice Trevet (Robbins) 286
Catherine (Dowse) 23
Catherine P 66
Charlotte Howe 286
Edward C 286
Eleazer " 23
El izabeth 19
Elizabeth ( Prentice) 19
Elizabeth (Sleeper) 1.59
Ellen Louisa 1.59
Ellen Maria (Cummings) 1.59
(iertrude Florence 1.59
Isaac 23
Jeremiah 1,59
John Edgerley 1.59
Joseph [ Lieut".] 49
Marcia Elizabeth 106
Mary Elizabeth 159
Mary Frothingham 286
Matthew 19
Samuel 23
Samuel 286
Sarah 121
JOHNSTON.
Emma 177
JONES.
Abial H 73
Albert Haines 122, 234
Albert Howard 234
Ann (Powers) 147
Anthony 122
Arabella R. (Newman) 147
Bessie Elizabeth 2.54
Catherine 167
Catherine (Jones) 167
Clara Moulton 147
Eliza Ann 147, 253
Elizabeth Rice (Kendall) 234
Emily Augusta 147
Hannah 1.53
net.
• 135
Jessie Eliza 2.54
Josephine Cornelia 167
Judith (Stearns) 122
Laura Frances ( Leach) 254
Leonora D. (Newman) 146
Lorenzo 147
Nancy Elizabeth 147
Nancy (Hay) 147
Nellie Maria 122, 234
Oliver Moses 147
Polly 142
Priscilla 240
Richard T 167
Silas 147
Susan (Keyes) 73
Walter Scott 147, 254
JORDAN.
Julia .58
Sophia .58
JOStlN.
Charles Otis 273
Eleanor 273
Frances 246
Herbert Allen 273
Nora Maria (Lovewell) 273
Otis 273
Sarah Fuller (Billings) 273
JOYCE.
Delia 113
JUDKINS.
Adella (Masterman) 232
Almeda ( Masterman) 228
INDEX OF NAMES.
Archie C '23-2
Elton L 23-2
Everett P 232
Ireiiii 206
Melissa A 232
3Ielissa (Mitchell) 232
Morrill Frank 228
W. W 232
KAMLAH.
Frederick 190
Mary 190
Mary L 190
KAULBACH.
.John George 92
Sarah 92
Sarah A 92
KATES.
Caroline 280
KEACH
Albert E 261
Hattie A 261
Gertie M 261
Ida O. (Barnett) 261
William 261
KEEN.
Abby W. (McClench ) 2.39
Almira (Storer) 239
Apollos 239
Effie May 239
Lyman Malanthus 2.39
Sarah Almina 239
KEEP.
N. C 86
KELLER.
Elizabeth 298
John 298
Mary (Zeich) 298
KELLOGG.
Abigail 16.5
Ensign 180
Frank M 283
Hattie C. (Fillinger) 283
Hattie L 283
John C 283
Josephine (Dows) 283
KEMPTON.
Alvin 145
MaryE 145
Mary (Hale) 145
KENDALL.
Elizabeth Rice 234
KENNEDY.
Harry Custer 142
May (Newman) 142
Rebecca .Jafferies 142
Sherborn S 142
KENNESON.
Charles 105
Flora (Masterman) 105
KENNEY.
Charles Monroe 2.54
Clarabel May 254
Eliza Ann (.Jones) 253
George Monroe 253
Polly Cummings (Staples) . . .253
Willard 2.53
Willard I^orenzo 2.54
KENYAN.
Cora Jane 2.34
John S 234
Josephine (Dustan) 234
Marietta 234
Rydi A 234
KETTELL.
Anne .56
.James 5(i
Richard 29
Union 29
KEYES.
Abel Hathaway 73
Abi i ah 64, 73
Adaline (Millett) 73
Amos 61
Augusta Ann 65, 121
Cariie L. (Wheeler) 248
Dallie Annie 121, 2.33
D.iniel Hosmer 73
Ellen M. (Stevens) 140
Emma Henrietta 121
Fidelia 65, 121
Georgiana 139, 247
Hannah 65, 121
Hannah (Hosmer) 64, 73
Hannah (Masterman) 61
Harriet (Morrill) 139
Ilurrit't M. i Phillips) 121
Hattie L 121, 232
James C (j5, 121
.John 65
Leonard 65
Marcia H 73
Maria 65, 144
Mary Ann 73
Naomi (55
Prescott 73, 13d
Prescott, jr 140, 248
Rebecca 65, 120
Rebecca (Dean) 73
Rebecca (Masterman) 64
Simeon 73, 139
Simon 64, 73
Solomon W 64, 73
Susan 73
Susan M 139, 247
Susan (Newman) 73
William (b. 1849) 1.39
William ( b. I860) 140
William W 248
KEYSEK.
Elizabeth 213
KIBBEY.
Beulah .56, 57
KIDDEK.
Dorothy 22
Dorothj' (Dowse) 22
Elizabeth 22
P^phraim 22
Hannah (Mousall) 23
Isaac 23
Joseph (b. 1719) 22
Joseph (b. 1689) 22
Nathaniel (b. 1724) 22
Nathaniel (b. 1729) 22
Rachel 22
Rachel (Crosby) 22
Solomon [Capt.] 30
KILBOUKN.
David 202
Julia H 202
Lavina (Bowers) 202
KIMBALL.
Betsev 175
Eliza Lord 131
Jacob 105
Jacob, .ir 105
James 3Iasterman 105
Lucy (Lord ) 131
Mary E 105, 214
Moses 131
Nancy (Masterman) 105
KING.
Lydia A 240
Sherman 240
KIRKLAND.
Esther M 180
Nancy 180
Robert 180
KISSAM.
Adrian (b. 1810) 84
Adrian (b. 1871) 167
Adrian, jr... 84
Adriana 84
Anna (Cordray) 84
Anna (Silsby) 84
Dows 84
Frances 84
Franklin Tliomas 167
Frederick G 84, 167
Frederick G., jr 167
George 84
George Edward 84
Georgia May 167
Grace Hammond 167
.Josephine Cornelia (.Jones) ..166
Lodenia i Isham) 167
Richard Sbaijje 84
Richard Sharpe 84, 166
Ricliard Sharpe, jr 1(57
Sophia (Dows) 84
KITTREDGE.
Abigail 40
Arvilla 136
Catherine H. (McAfee) 201
Ebenezer 40
James R 40, 136
Joseph 201
Katie Louise 201
Martha (Dows) 40
Mary (Abbott) 136
Nancy 40
Nathaniel 40, 42, 136
KNAPP.
Henrietta .56
Louise E. (Young) 106
Nettie 1 106
Samuel 106
KNIGHT.
Florella 149
Rebecca 21
KNOWLTON.
Alvan 174
Elmira F 128
Judith 145
Lucy P 174
Lucy (Perry) 174
KNOX.
Ella Florence 243
.laTie (Emery) 243
Mercy 140
Sylvester F 243
324
INDEX OF NAMES.
tACHOPELLE.
Mary Ann '233
LADD.
Caroline Wedcn 109
E'ither (Turner) 109
Samuel 109
LAFAYETTE.
[Gen.] M
LAKE.
Hannab "221
L,AMPHEK.
Lucy l-'iO
LAMPMAN.
Edgar 24.1
Emily (Woolford) 245
Lovina S 24")
LAMPKEZ.
Lydia .J 259
Uicliard 259
Sarah (Leavitt) 259
LANDERS.
Ann 213
LANE.
Barber 72, 134
Belinda (Myers) 134
Betsey ." 72
Charles 134
Eliphalet 72
Emma 134
Emma H. (Lloyd) 243
Florence l."$4
George 134
Hannah 72, 134
Hannah (Newman) 72
IsaacT 134
James 72, 134
James Alphonzo 134, 243
Josephine 134
Louisa 134
Louisa (Merrill) 134
Newman 72
New in an 134
Sarah Ki ancis ( Alkins) 243
Sarah Newman 72, lOG
Susan 72, 135
Susanna '£0)
Walter 243
LARKIN.
Edward <>
Elizabeth (Dowse) 6
Joanna ( ) G
.John 29
Thomas (b. 1644) 6
Thomas (b. 1676) 6
Thomas (b. 1677) 6
LA TOUKETTE.
.268
LANG.
Andrew 238
Andrew, jr 2.38
Arthur L 238
Ethel C 238
George F 238
Helen Newell (Storer) 2:i8
Susan 230
LANGLEY.
Annie Williams (b.l847) 194
Annie Williams (b. 1879) 285
John Williams 194,285
Martica Irene 285
Martica Irene (Carret) 285
Mary Sumner (Williams) 193
Mary Williams 285
Samuel 193
Samuel, ir 193
Samuel Pierpont (b. 1834) . . .193
Samuel Pierpont (b. 1884) 285
Joanna
LAWRENCE.
Grace !!>
Liberty 66
Mary ( Dows) 66
Nancy (Masterman) 105
Rhoda 244
William Dale 105
LEACH.
.Tames 2.i4
Laura Frances 2,54
Mary (Dean) 2.54
leadbettp:k.
Henry '''
Relieif (Holland, wid. Dowse).. 7
LEARN ARD.
Sylvia A 229
LEARNED.
rcoi.i ^^
Louisa F 294
LEAVITT.
Isaiah 74
Julia 74
Lydia (Luddin) 74
Sarah 2.59
LEE.
James ''-J
LEGGETT.
Frederick W 268
Gertrude 268
Louise 268
Mary (Freeman) 268
Warren 268
LELAND.
Adam -J'^
Amariali 283
Betsey 169
Daniel 184
Deborah Perry (Dowse) 185
Kliziilieth (Hurd) 184
Elizabeth Reeves 184
Evelyn Higgins 283
John 1S5
John .Jones 185
Leonora H 215
Martha (Anderson) 283
Prudence 55
Rebecca 55
Sally 185
Sarah Priscilla 185, 281
LENT.
Fannie B 243
LEVENSELLER.
Margaret 178
LEWIS.
Abby 48
Betsey 103
Emily Frances 17 1
Sarah Elizabeth 176
Sarah (Stowell) 176, 177
Zadock 176, 177
LIBBY.
Cordelia (Newman) 74
Eliza (Hall) 74
Estella E. (Newman) 146
John F 146
Josiah 74
Robert Hall 74
LINDSAY.
Abigail Jane (Newman) 76
Orrin 76
Elizabeth 2.50
LITTLE.
.93
Mary..
LITTLEFIELD.
Charles Frederick 226
David 226
Ivory 226
Phebe (Tracy) 226,
Philancy Goff (Masterman).. .226
LIVERMORE.
George -3^
Harriet ' '«'
Lucy 169
LLOYD.
Benjamin 243
Elizabeth 243
Emma H 24.3
LOCKE.
Ebenezer 4^
Hannah 4". 48
William 48
LOMBARD.
Hannah (Lake)
Jlary
221
221
Petei- 221
LONG.
119
LOO MIS.
Harriet R 210
.Joseph Nelson 210
Martha Ripley (Bromley) ... .210
LORD.
Lucy
.131
LOTHROP.
George V. N
LOUD.
John W 18a
Susan Torrey IS-'
LOVEJOY.
Hannah ■ j^
Maria H**
LOVETT,
Alpha (Baitlett) 80
Ann 80
Whipple 80
LOVEWELL.
Alice Marv (Edwards) 274
Alice Maria (Hanks) 273
.\senath (Goodnow) 174
Augusta Asenath 175
Charles Baker 174
IXDKX OF NAMES.
325
Charles Herbert 175,
Cliai-les Walter
Henry Webber ITo,
Martha Jaue (Morse)
Mary Jane 17."),
Nora Maria 174,
Philip
■Samuel
Samuel Harrison
LOWK.
Anna '.
Rachel 03,04, 71,
LUDDEN.
Temperance :
I.UDDIN.
Lydia
rUDKIN.
Aaron
Hannah
Hannah or Anna (Hepburn),
T.UFKIN.
Abigail
LUMBEKT.
Eliza
LUNDY.
Catherine
.7ohn
Maria
LYFOKD.
Kmma (i 209
Francis 20!)
.Joseph 2.")
LYNDON.
Ella Carrie 203
Mary (Carling) 203
Samuel 203
LYON.
Andrew J 262
Arvilla ( Alcott) 262
Gertrude A 202
Hattie A 262
John 202
Ruth A. (Dowse) 262
MACE.
Benjamin Over 158
EvelineTilden (Howland) 158
Mary E 158
MACOMBER.
Azel 1.50
Mahala Reynolds 1.50
Sophia (Reynolds) 150
MAGEE.
Ella Jones (Whitney) 2S7
Hattie Cordelia 287
Housten K 287
Ida May 287
John 287
Roxena Alice (Fingley) 287
MAILEY.
Betsey (Lewis) I(i3
Charles Ellsworth 1"3
Elizabeth Sophia (Dowse) 103
Georgiana 103, 202
Nicholas. 103
Thomas Jefferson 103
I MAIBS.
Annie Hays 103
p:dwin Hays 103, 2(>7
I George Hope ](>3
James 82
John 82
John Dows (h. 1827) 82, 163
John Dows (b. 1880) 268
Julia Ann 82, 164
\ Kate La Tourette (Evans) . . . .268
Linda Foster 163, 208
; Mary Dows 163
Mary ( Dows) 82
Mary (St. John ) 103
Mary St. John 208
MALLETT.
Elisha P 230
Elizabeth F. (Sawyer) 230
Harriet Bernice 230
MANN.
Adelaide 192
i Adoniram J 158
Almira Louise 87
Catherine 192
Catherine Bullard 87, 109
Charles Hamilton 170
Ebenezer 87
Ebenezer 87, 170
Frank P 1.58
George Francis 170
Hannah 87
Hannah 184
J. Bro wnell 1.58
Job n 87
Julia Alice 158
Julia Ransted (Palmer) 158
Lydia (Shepard) 158
Mary (Albee) 170
Mary Ann 87, 170
Mary Dowse 170
Marie Eniilie (Grady) 1.58
Nancy 87
Nancy Caroline 87, 170
Polly Dowse 87
William 192
William B 158
MAKBLE.
Araresta Ann (Austin) 148
Clarendon Dix 148
Ella V. (Newman) 140
John B 140
Leyan Leslie 148
Mary Emma (Weld) 148
MARGEKSON.
John 1.57
Jonathan 157
Josephine (Nowell) 157
MARGRAVE.
Felix 107
Mary 107
MARRON.
Mary J 262
MARSH.
AbbieA 147
Abigail (Newman) 146
Addie J 147
Amanda Melvina 146
Andrew D 140
Annette 206
Asenath (Park) 140
Caleb P 146
Caleb R 147
Christina 77
Clara C 140, 2,53
David 140
Ella 89
Ellis M 14(;
Eugene 89
Ferdinand P 146
Joseph T 2.53
Leonora 146
Lewis Henry 89
Lydia A. (Stubbs) 2.53
Mary P.. (Morse) 89
Munroe 1' 253
Norma L 2.53
Pembroke S 146, 253
MARSHALL.
Caroline W. S 147
Isaac 39
MaryE 39
Rebecca 39
MARSTIN.
Mary 299
MARSTON.
Abbie Gage 117
Deborah 117
Samuel 117
MARTIN.
Deboi-ah 99
MASON.
Arthur 1.56
Catherine 156
Henrietta (Green) 213
Martha Bathia (McLaughlin),213
Nicholas Stevens 213
Perry Walter 213
MASTERMAN.
Abbie Gage (Marston) 117
Abbv M. (Prescott) 109
Adeila 120, 2.32
Agnes 208
Albert 205
Albert 106, 207
Albion 04, 117, 119
Alena 117
Alfred Marcellus 216
Algie Etheline 205
Alice 117
Aliura (Harnden) 105, 208, 219
Almeda 116, 228
Almira 61, 106
Amelia Ann 120
Amelia (Wei Is) 212
Ann Stubbs (Gotf) 115
Anna 61, IIO
Anna Brewster (Usher) ill
Anna (Peter) 231
Annie Bell 205
Annie M 217
Antoinette Lydia (Easton)...215
Arabine (Phillips) 210
Armina Cutting 61, 109
Arthur (b. 1S67) 109
Artliur (b. 1879) 232
Arthur T 207
Asa 64, 71, 120
Augustus Granville 106, 208
Benjamin 43, 61
Benjamin Joy 63, 116
Benjamin Walker 61, 111
Bertie L 208
Betsey Ella (Cousens) .225
326
INDEX OF NAMES.
MASTERMAN (cimtinued).
IJiceno Mendees iUi
Blanche 112
Calista Jane 120, 137, 231
Cai-oline Augusta 108, 110, 212
Caroline Weden (Ladd) 109
Carrie Alvira (Clmrchill) 116
Catherine B. (Carleton) 117
Catherine (Middleton) 117
Celertina M. (Noj'es) 208
Celistra Hersey (Doble ) 120
Cliai-les 64
Charles Barber 106. 207
Charles D 207
Charles Herbert 294
Charles R HI
Chester 22.'5
Clara 231
Clara Ann 105
Clara Ann (b. 1848) 109, 215
Clara Ellen ( Buker) 205
Clara (Ellis) 207
Clara Emma 106
Clement 108
Cleveland 232
Clifton 294
Columbia Elvira (Fairbanks),216
Cora Anna (Buker) 294
Cora Estelle 221 , 293
Cynthia (White) 105
Daniel 61, 107
Daniel Albion 119, 225
Daniel Chesman 105, 205
Daniel Merrill 43, 64
David 61, 63, 111
David Storer 61, 109
Eben E 208
Ebenezer Newman ... .61 , 72, 106
Edgar Vernon 205
Edith 225
Edith M 208
Edmund 116
Edna 231
Edward GolT 115, 225
E. Lane 106,208
Elbridge Ill
Eldova 117, 228
Eliza 112
Eliza A 64
Eliza Ann (Storer) 64
i;iiza Evelvn 109, 215
Eliza (Middleton) 119
Eliza N 63
Elizabeth Joy (i3, 111
Ella (b. 1866) 116,228
Ella (b. 1883) 217
Ella 231
Ella Sarah I05, 206
Elvira 61, 111
Emeline (b. 18.52) 119,224
Emeline (b. 188,5) 225
Emma Alice 212
Emma Haskell 107
Kmma Welch 105
Ernest 216
Ernest Wood 217
Eunice (St. Clair) 117
Eveliu 108
Fannie 112,218
Fannie Jane 107
Fidelia 109,231
Filmore 205
Filmore Nathan 205
Flora 105
Flora M. (Harnden) . .105, 208, 219
Florence Etta 216
Frances Everetta (Fairbanks),
208
Francis P 212
Frank 108
Frank Augustine 120, 231
Frank Erago 205
Franklin 116
Fred 205
Fred 207
Fred Gerrv 220
Fred L....' 108
George Ill, 217
George Augustus 106
George Evans 217
George Leverett 226
George Sumner 107
Gertrude Phillips 206, 216
Oilman 64, 221
Hannah (b. 1787) 43, 62
Hannah (b. 1809) 61
Hannah (Dows) 41
Hannah Elizabeth 112, 218
Han nail (Howe) 61
Hannah Joy 63, 114
Hannah Lodeska 115
Harrie Lester 216
Harriet 61, 110
Harry 108
Harry L 208
Harvey M 110, i;?2, 217
Henry 61
Herbert Daniel 221, 294
Hiram 61 , 105, 112
Horace Fogg 220
Ira .' 61, 110
Ira, jr 110, 216
Ira A 217
James 40, 41
James, jr 43, 48, 60
James, jr., 2d 61, 104
James, jr., 3d 105
James E 207
James Seely 117
James Stinson 105, 205
James Vernon 205
Jane Esther 109, 215
Jennie Elizabeth 117
Jennie Lowell 108
John 41
John (b. 18.53) 116
John Albert 212
John Edward 226
John Nichols 107, 211
John K 110, 216
John Storer 63, 115
Joseph 116
Joseph Dows 43, 62
Joseph Nichols 61, li'9
Joseph Norris (i3, 116
Joseph Prescott 109
Judith 105
Julia Ann Ili5, 112
Julia Bell 112
Julia Frances 215
Katie 205
Lavinia 64, 119
Leavit Ill
Leavitt N 107, 208
Lee 225
Leoan Illsley 216
Levi 64, 120, 1.52
Lilla 216
Lillian 109
Lillian J. (Walker) 208
Lillie 231
Lillie A 232
Lillie (G winn ) 108
Lizzie Emma 226
Lizzie Evaleanor (Miller) 120
Lois L. (Storer) 232
Louisa (Thorn) 116
Lucinda (b. 1812) 61
Lucinda (b. 1846) 112, 217
Lucy E. (Storer) 1.32,217
Luella Augusta (Pratt) 205
Lura 120, 224
Lyman C 217
Malinda 61, 108
Maria 61, 107
Maria (McLaughlin) 104
Marmaduke 20, 41
Marmaduke (b. 1784) 43, 61
Marmaduke, jr. (b. 1857) 41
Marietta 105, 205
Martha Ann (b. 1834) 107,211
Martha Ann 112, 219
Martha (Potter) 120
Mary 63, 116
Mary Ann 62, 113
Mary Ann (b. 18;M) 107, 211
Mary Ann (b. 1839) 226
Mary Ann (Webster) 225
Mary Ann (Williams) Ill
Mary Jane (Dall) 225
Mary Louisa 116, 227
Mary (Margrave) 107
Mary Sumner (Parlin) 107
Maud Adelaide 205
Melvina (b. 1849) 112
Melvina (b. 1852) 116,227
Minnie B 217
Myrtilla Elizabeth 107, 210
Nancy (b. 1811) 61, 105
Nancy (b. 1837) 105
Nancy Jane (Swett) 220
Nancy ( Waugh) 61
Nellie May 207
Nellie Skank 107
Nettie Myrtilla 212
Newton 112
Olivie Louisa (Soule) 112
Oliver 61, 105
Oliver Newman 106
Orion Benjamin 117
Osca Newman 107
Otis Ill
Phebe 61, 108
Phebe (Bass) 105
Phebe Maria 109
Phebe { Nichols) 61
Philancv Goff 115, 226
Rachel Edith 212
Rebecca (b. Apr. 20, 1822) . . .43, M
Rebecca (b. Nov. 26, 1822) . .61, 112
Rebecca Ela (Webster) 64, 221
Richard Vaughn 226
Rosa Devitt HI
Sadie 112
Sally 63, 115
Sally (Storer) 63
.Samuel Newton 220
Samuel Wood 112, 220
Sarah (Capen) 41
Sarah Elisabeth 115, 22«
Sarah G 207
Sarah Jane (b. 1831) 62
Sarah .Jane (b.l855) Ill
Sarah Louisa Ann (Evans) . . .217
Sarah Newman 60
Sarah Newman (Lane).. .72, 10(>
Sarah (Reed) 41
Sarah Sprague 43, 63
Sidney 105
Stillman 64, 203
INDEX OF NAMES.
327
Susiin (Robertson) 110
Sylvanns 205
Truman Eliplialet 208
Velzora (U, 105, 203
Vernon 105
Viola 216
Walter 108
Walter Stillman 120
Wellington C 10!t, 215
William James 109, 1 1!», 231
William K 110
MASTERS.
Eunice Ifco
MATZ.
Isabella 292
MAXFIJELD.
Martha A 199
MAY.
Samuel 50
MAYER.
Anna (Harris) 19
Henry 19
MAYNARD.
Abbie May 103
Abigail Hall (Prentiss) 275
Alice Cornelia 202
Arthur Jacob 1 03
Charles Franklin 102
Cora Lillian 103
Cora Rantl (Roberts) 202
Henry 1 92
.1 ohn .55
.Joseph 102
Joseph A 102
Lawson D 92
Mary Lyman (Dowse) 102
Rebecca Perry (Dowse) 92
Sarah Ellen .. ." 275
Sybil (Thompson) 102
Warren 275
Wesley Joseph 102, 202
MAYO.
Harriet 293
McAfee.
Catherine H 201
McCLARENON.
Maria (Dows) .j3
Mary Ann 53
McCLELLAN.
Christina (Clark) 121
Ida Frances (Hosmeri 121
John 1'>1
.John, jr 1-21
McCLENCH.
Abby VV 239
McCXENTIC.
Clara B 258
McCLINTOCK.
Eliza (Thompson) 284
Elizabeth Holroyd (Dows) . . .284
Henrietta Dows! 284
Thompson 284
Washington 284
McCOLISTEB.
Emeline 157
Lurenda (Cory) 157
Thomas 157
McCOWN.
Amanda Lee Ann (Thompson),
249
Elizabeth 249
William Anderson 249
McCUI.1.0.
Anna 132
j Gurce (Agno) 132
James 132
McDERMONT.
.Jennie 265
Mcdonald.
, Bertha Florence (Morse) 277
, J 90
I .John George 277
j Marion Webster 277
Marion (Webster) 277
I P ..90
Raymond I^ewis 277
j Sarah .Jane 90
\ William 277
j Mcdowell.
Eva M av { Ha wes ) 240
Gerlbod'as 240
Mary Ann iHilli 240
William Henry. 240
McFARLAND.
Mary Ann 176
McFARLANE.
Albert Ray 200
Catherine Amanda (Mygatt),290
Elettie Delphine (Porter) 290
George Mygatt 290
Irvin Earl 290
Mabel Inez 290
William 290
McKEE.
Edgar Huntington Sherman, 267
Efhe Maud 267
Hiram Van Slyk Sherman 267
.John Adams 266
Matilda (Scott) 266
Samuel 266
Sarah Ann (Sherman ) 266
Mclaughlin.
Abigail 74, 142
Abigail ( Hodgman ) 99
Abijah H !)<)
Agnes 248
Albert Anderson 249
Alice 213
Almon C 108
Anna Iva 249
Anna Belle 220
Anna M. (Arnold) 220
Annie R 244
Arthur Ray 2.50
Benjamin Franklin 141
Charles E. (b.l844) 99
Charles E. (b. 1848) 108
Charles Oliver ill
Charles Oliver 248
Clarinda 74, 140
Clarissa H 99
Cora Lell 220
Cj'nthia 113
Daniel 74
Daniel (b. 1830) 74, 141
Deborah (Martin ) 99
Dora 141
Druzilla 248
Edith Merl 250
Edna Pearl 249
Edward Rolls 108
Elbridge 108
Eli Manford 141
Elinor .J 213, 292
Elizabeth Ann (Ames) 140
El izabeth Lee 249
Elizabeth (McCown) 249
Elizabeth Offen 141
Emma .Jane 141
Fannie M 108, 212
Frances 213, 292
George Arnold 220
George Daniel 140, 249
Geoi-ge Emmons 108, 213
Grace Augusta 213, 293
Granville Newman 140, 248
Hannah (Gilbert) 141
Harriet 108, 213
Harry 213
Helen 141
Hezekiah (b. 1818) 74, 140
Hezekiah (b. 1887) 249
Hezekiah, ]r. (b. 18,59) 140,250
Hiram (b. i803) 74, 113
Hiram (b. 18.55) 140, 249
Hiram Liberty 220
Isabel 213, 292
.James (b. 1828) 74, 141
James 244
Jane (Edwards) 213
John (b. 1820) 74, 140
-John (b.l795) 74, 113
John Cineworth 113
.John William 140
John Wlnfleld Scott 140
Judith 74, 141
.Julia Ann (b. 1831) 113
Julia Ann (b. 1857) 140,250
Kate (Barrh) 108
Kate (Harrigan) 1O8
I^aura D 244
Lavinia 141
Liberty Hall 113
Lucy Ann 141
Lydia P^uphrasia 108, 214
Marcia Caroline 140, 248
Margaret 158
Margaret Agella 220
Maria 104
Maria (Wells) 108
Martha Bathia 213
Martha Ehiora 14]
Martha (Newman) 74
Mary jso
Mary Elizabeth (DaircV) 248
Marj' Isabel ...140, 249
Maud May 250
Melissa 140
Minerva (Holt) 140
Myrtilla 213
Nancy i)9
Newman 248
Oatis Daniel 249
Patrick 99
Pliebe A 213, 292
Pliebe (Masterman) 108
Philander Perry 108
Rhoda ( Lawi-ence) 244
!28
INDEX OF NAMES.
Mclaughlin (continued).
KhOfla ( Pond ) 108
Robert 213
Rodney 99
Rodney S ■-V;^'?
Rosamind '*> i*i
Samantha M 10!^
Sarah --'If^
Sarah Annis 99, 2fi0
Sarah Elizabeth (Oavd) W.)
Sarali ( Webster) 113
Sarena Melvina (Morgan) 'ioO
Silas 104,130
Stephen Webster 113, 220
Susan Elizabeth 141
Thaddeus 141
Walter Earl 249
William Gillman 220
Zora Allis 24S
McQUESTION.
.198
.29.'>
.29.5
.29,T
.29.i
>lary
McTALL.
Amanda Jane (Storer) .
Chester
Ethel
Phebe Maria (Garlick)
Truman Sylvester 29.5
Wren 295
MEAD.
Maria W ''•*'
William 1'-''
MEADE.
Annie Whitney 1^3
Ueniamin F 109
George Beniamin 109
Harriet Emeline (Russell ) 109
Jane M. (Black) 109
MEAKS.
Hannah 31
Hannah (Frost) 31
Hobert 31
MECOM.
Jane 297
MKISENBACH.
.Vlbertus C 292
CharU
.292
MERRILL.
Charles l-i4
Charles Stephen lo4
Clara B. (McClentic) 2.i8
Daniel 154
Daniel R 154, 2.58
Eliza J 154
Ella B 259
p:ilen Nancy Ann 154
Emily Elizabeth 154, 2.58
George F 154, '2.59
Herbert P 2,59
Ida (Spokefleld) 2.59
Laura B 2.59
LillaB 258
Louisa 134
LucyR 1.54,2,59
Lydia J. ( Lsunprey ) 2.i9
Maria S. ( Davis) 2.58
Mary M 154, 2.58
Mamie A 2.59
Nancy Edwards (Dowse) 154
Palmer W 154, 2.58
MERRITT.
Louise 232
MIDDLETON.
Alice Catherine 229
Annie Belle 229
Arthur Caldwell 228
Catherine H"
Clara Evelyn 22s
Eldora (Masterman) 228
Kliza 119
Ellen 2.39
(ieorgiella 229
Isabel (Walker) 239
James 117, 119,228
.James, jr 228
James Edwin 229
Jane (Simpson) 117, 119,228
Margaret Jane 229
William 239
.296
Daniel 292
Elinor J. (McLaughlin) 292
Hugo V. G 292
.Mary (Roth) 2!i2
Roland L 292
MELLISH.
Elizabeth 91
MELLUS.
Adeline M. (Vinton) 272
Elvia A 272
Joseph H 272
MELTON.
Frances 148
MENARY.
Martha 2.57
MERCHANT.
Hannah 106
MERKIAM.
MILES.
Elizabeth (Dowse) ....
Samuel ^....290
MILLER.
Dora !•;. (Whitney) 29.5
Grace E ,- • -295
Irena Ellen (Green) 120
James Clark 120
Joliii W 29.5
IJzzie Eveleanor 120
William 295
MILLETT.
Adeline 73
Eliza A . (Safford) 1 10
Lydia A HO
Obadiah 110
MILLS.
Effle Lee 123
Elizabeth R. (Peak) 123
Emeline Parsons 67
Emeline Parsons (Dows) 67
(ieorge Newell 67
James Albert 67
James H 123
John Richardson 67
John Richardson jr 67, 123
Lucy (Richardson) 67
1 Philip 67
MINER.
AbbieE 263
Ethan N 263
Huldah (Huckins) 26:i
MINNEKLY.
Elizabeth Knapp 210
MINNISS.
Charlotte 132
Eliza (Reed) 132
John 132
MINOT.
John [Capt.] 44
MITCHELL.
Alfred B 123
Dwelley W !«•
Eliza (Smith) 99
Elizabeth J 97
Emily 100
Frances Hannah (Bowers) - ..123
George 123
Hannah 99
Ida Blanche 123
Marv Elizabeth 274
Mehetabel (Pratt) 100
Melissa 232
Timothy 100
MITTEN.
Almira (Ranshurger) 216
Filena 216
Henry 216
MONVETS.
Eva Kosena 23s
MOOR.
William 39
MOORE.
Abigail (Eater) 141
Bcniamin 141
Daniel l'J8
Ellen 267
Estella Elizabeth 122
Eunice 185
George Leroy liH*
(ieorgia Augusta 122, 233
Hannah (Keyes) 122
Homer Eton 122
James Clifton 198
, Lettie 122
Levi 122
Levi Otis 122
MaryAbbie (Hodgman) 198
I Marv Ann (Hildreth) 122
; Mary Emeline 19V), 287
i Mary (McQuestion) 198
I Sarah Jane 199
Secepta 282
Martha.
MOORES.
23
MOREY.
Charles Marion 29:i
Edwin 293
Francis Delos 293
Grace Augusta (McLaughlin) 293
Harriet (Mayo) 293
MORGAN.
Ellen (Williby) Aiti
Isaac 2.50
Sarena Melvina 2.50
INDEX OF NAMES.
3^9
MORRILL.
. 1S9
.1:59
Harriet
Joseph
Mary
Sarah (Tilton) 1:^9
MORRIS.
Kliza
Robert
Sj'lpha (Dows)
MORRISON.
3!)
Mary
MORSE.
Aaron .M, 89
Aaron Ilartwell J<9, 176
Abbie Ann (Dowse) lol
Abbie Georgiana 17.5, 274
Abigail Elizabeth 90, 179
Abigail Underwood 88
Adelbert H 176
Adiutant Mason 89
Alfred Bryant 158
Alma E. (Hill) •■^72
Amory 54, 89
AmoryG 89
Angenoria A. S. (Tenney)....174
Anna Louise I7(i
Bertha Florence 177, 277
Betsey (Greenwood) 90
Brigham 199
Charles Edson loi
Charles Henry 89, 1
Clari
.133
Clarissa A 269
Cora Ella (Fowler) 277
Daniel 53
Daniel (b. 1783) 54,87
Daniel (b. 1870) 272
Daniel, jr 88, 172
Daniel Francis 173, 272
Deborah E. (Hills) 176
Deborah Sanger (Billiard) .. .179
Dexter 89
Eddy Lincoln 176
Edith Almira 176, 277
Edith Maud Iso
Edward F 272
Edward N 158
Edward Warren 173
Edwin Augustus 174
Effie Daisy 180
Eleanor 88
Eliza Dowse ( Babcock) 88
Ella Fi-ances 179, 278
Ella Jane (b. 18.50) 176
Ella Jane 277
Ellen (Harrington) 171
Elvia A. (Melius) 272
Emily Frances 177
Emily Frances (Lewis) 177
F^nnu'a Mclvina 177, 178
Ernest Miinson 273
Ernest Monroe 177, 178
Esther M. (Kirkland I 180
P^thel Mai-ion 277
Eugene Charles I^eslie 177
Eunice 54, 90
Eunice (Dowse) 53
Eunice Dowse 89
Eveline E 176
Francis William 174, 272
Frank Lewis 174
George 54, 88
George, jr 88, 175
George Granville 175
George Lewis 273
George Man son 174, 273
Grace Howard 101
Hannah 53
Hannah 54, 88
Hannah 87
Hannah Alice (Bryant) 158
Hannah ( Badger) 89 .
Hannah Badger 89, 177
Hannah (Stratton) 175
Harriet Ann 175
Harriet (Bassett) 89
Hartwell Monroe 178
Hattie E 176
Helen Louisa 178, 278
Henry 53
Henry .54, 88
Henry 88, 174
Henry Washington 89
James Herbert 180
James Wilson Thompson, 90, 180
Jeanette M 176
Jennie M. (Uiiham) 272
John 54,90
John Andrew 90, 179
John IT 88,94
Julia Alice (Mann) 1.58
Leon Cortez 176, 277
Leon Henry 272
Leonard 87
Leonard 88
Leonard Fisk 173
Lewis 87
Lizzie Belle 178
Lowell 87
Lucy 54, 88
Lucy Ann 89, 178
Lucy P. (Knowlton ) 174
Lucy Ryan 88
Lydia S 89, 178
Lydia (Sawin) 89
Mabel Adelaide 180
Mabel Ermina 176, 277
[Major] Monroe 89, 177
Manson 88, 174
IMaria Elizabeth (Wyman).. .178
Maria Hanniih 178
Martha Ann (Kice) 174
Martha Jane 88, 174
Mary (b. 1808) 87
Mary 2.58
Mary A. (Slone) 88
Mary B 89
Mary Elizabeth 176
Mary F:iizabeth (Howard) ....101
Mai-y Louise 273
Mary W. (Stratton) 180
Mattie Maria 273
Mehitable Bacon 88, 173
Mehitable (Bacon) 87
Mehitable Jane (Fuller) 172
Minna Almii-a 177
Moses 171
Xancy K 88, 173
Polly .54
Preston Clifford 179
Rebidvah 88,174
Sally Sawin 88
Sarah 53
Sarah Ann 89
Sarali (Cooper) 178
Sarah Elizabeth (Lewis) 176
Sarah Evelyn 177
Sarah G. (Grandy) 173
Sarah Jane (Beard) 273
Sarah Jane (McDonald) 90
S.'ira Louise (Douty) 171
Therese Hester (Gosseliu) 180
Thomas Dowse 89, 176
Victor Harrington 171
Washington 89
Willard 90
William Edson loi
William Francis 273
MORTON.
Abigail 282
Edmund [Capt.] 49
Hannah 49
Hannah (Rogers) 49
MOSELEY.
[Capt.] 7
MOSELY.
Martha (Trow) 28
Michael 28
MOUSALL.
Hannah 23
Hannah (Dowse) 22
Mary 23
Mary 23
Ralph 22
Thomas 22
Thorn as, jr 23
MULFORD.
Joseph 1 29
Mary Ernstine 129
MULLER.
C. OttoC 198
Julia J 198
MULLIKEN.
Cora Alice 258
John Franklin 258
John W 258
Lucinda Bell 258
Lucinda (Willoughby) 2.58
Mary M. (Merrill) 258
Nathaniel Rogers 2.58
Sarah Jane 2.58, 295
MUM BOWER.
[ ] 141
MUNRO.
C;hristina 265
Donald 265
Jennie (McDermot) 265
Eliza A 270
MURPHY.
Maria 178
MYERS.
Belinda 134
Peters 1.34
MYOATT.
Catherine Amanda 290
NAYLOR.
Charles 69
NEAL,.
Alvan 295
Carroll Wilder 295
Erlon Hugh 295
Lillian Etta (Bass) 295
Lucille Ruth 295
Ruth (Bradley) 295
Wilder B 295
66'^
INDEX OF NAMES.
NEEDHAM.
Alice (Truin 39
Anna 39
Benjamin 39
Benjamin, jv 39
Benjamin, jr., 2cl 39
Hannali 39
Isaac 39
Lucy 39
Mary (Dows) 39
Molly (-2) 39
Nabby 39
Patty 39
Rebecca (Jaquitli) 39
NELSON.
Annie Bell 2'2(;
Arabell J. (Disky) 226
Charles Otlianiel 226
Hattie May 226
Mehitable 20
Othaniel 226
Philiincy Pearl 226
Kaiiliaci >lasterman 226
Roy Edwiir.l 226
Sarah Elisabeth (Ma3terman)226
Sarah Lola 220
Silas Charters 226
NEWCOMB.
Thankful 220
NEWMAN.
[See Newman pedigree, p. 07.]
Abby Celinda (Perkins) 1.51
Abby ( Lewis) 48
Abigail 49
Abigail (b. 1816) 75, 146
Abigail (Dows) 48
Abigail Jane 76
Alia J 74
.Vdaline (Hevvey) 138
Atlrianne Marble 76, 149
Agnes E 142
Albert Augustus 13S, 246
Albert K 142
Albert Leavitt 246
Alberta 142
Alettia 292
Alice 13S
Angela Louise 2r)2
Anna E. (Crawford) l.")2
Anna Louise (Van Vranker), 2o4
A rabella May 148, 255
Arabella Karren 75, 147
Arathusa 49
Arathusa (b. 1835) 76, 151
Arminia Russell 292
Arthur E 149
Augustus Granville 73, 137
Aura Louise 2.55
Benjamin 48
Bernard 1.50
Bernice 150
Bertha 150
Bertha Elizabeth 246
Bessie Adelaide 2.55
Betsey 48, 71
Calvin Augustus 246
Calvin Hood 246
Caroline Sanson (Beedy) 137
Carrie May (b. 1852) i;58, 246
Carrie May (b. 1873) 1.52
Carrie N 138, 247
Carrie Viola 149
Cassius H 139
Celia L 142
Celistra Hersey (Doble) 152
Charles 152
Charles Heni-y 151
Charles T 139
Christiana (Yetten) 143
Christina (Marsh) 77
Clara A 74, 144
Clara Wood 246
Clarence 138
ClilTord 146
Clinton 149
Columbia Morrison (Paine).. 148
Columbia V 76, 1,52
Copeland 142
Cora C 149
Cora F 139, 247
Cordelia 74
Cordelia Libby 142, 231
Daniel L 142
Daniel Thomas 292
Deborah 80
Earl 246
Eben (b. 1825) 73
Eben (b. 1827) 73
Eben (b. 1829i 73, 76, 138
Ebenezer 47, 48
Ebenezer, jr 46, 48, 72, 73
Egbert 292.
Elinor Jane 292
Elizabeth (Wardall) 148
Ella Aurelia ( Storrs) 246
Ella V 146
Elliot C 76, 152
Ellis Taggart 2.55
Elphonzo 150
Emma AL (Perkins) 1.52
Ernest P 139
Estelle E 146
Eva J 13S
Everett 138
Eiverett 146
Fannie Sophia 253
Flora Rebecca 143
Florentine 74, 143
Florida (Dill) 139
Francis Marion 75, 14S
Frank 1 38
Fran k Josiah 148, 255
FrankT 13S
Fiank W 138
Fred Charles 1.38, 246
Freeland 75
(ieorge Henry (b. 1844)... 146, 252
George Henry (b. 1855) 1.50
George Washington 138, 246
Gi<leon Ellis 75, 147
(iideon Ellis, jr 148
Grace H '. 139
Grace O 139
Guy Ed win 255
Hannah 48, 72
Hannah (Eaton) 75
Hannah (Locke) 47
Harris 75
Harris U. E 75
HarrvC 139
Hattie Clarice (Taggart) 2,55
Hattie May 138, 246
Hattie Pearl 255
Henry 11
Henry 49
Henrv (b. 1812) 75, 146
Henry Wallace 143
Herbert 149
Holland 76, 120, 152
Isaac 49, 75
Isaac, jr 76
Isaac D 76, 151
Isaac M 76
Isabel (McLaughl in t 292
Isadore 77
Isaiah Leavitt 74, 142
Isaiah Leavitt, jr 142
James E 75, 146
James Freeland 146, 2.52
James H 76
James O 138
James S 75
Jennie Belle 255
John 49,76
John Clyde Elihu.. 255
John H 1.38
John Henry 76, 1.50
Joseph 73
•loseph Holland 75, 147
.Josephine 77
.Josephine Malvina (White).. 252
Josiah 48
Josiah, jr 49, 75
Judith 49
Judith (b. 1823) 73, 138
Judith (Dows) 73
Julia Ann 74, 115
Julia (Leavitt) 74
Julia May 246
Kitty Belle 255
LaneL 49, 77
Laura 73, 75, 139
Lavinia Baxter 146
Leonard William 76, 149
Leonora D 146
Leonora (Marsh) 146
Levi A 76
Llewellyn Guy 247
Liberty. 73, 138
Lillian' Etta 1.50
Lillian May 2.55
Lillian Kebecca 148, 2,55
Linneus M 138
Lucile 246
Lucretia 48, 72
Lucy 49, 76
Lucy R. (Baker) 75
Lydia C 7(5
Lydia L. (Holman) 75
Maliala Reynolds (Macomber),
150
Mandana E 147, 254
Marinda 74, 143
INIaiinda 1) 76, 138
Marion H. (Higgins) 253
Marion Kate 2.53
Martha 48,74
Maud Bell 292
Mary 76,150
Mary Ann 73, 148
Mar'v C. (Harper) 76
Mary E 138, 247
Mary Ella 1.50, 256
Mary .Jane (Ramsden) 247
Mary Jones (Copeland) 142
Mary Lizzie 151
Mt
.142
May (Houghton) 246
Minnie J 138
Myrtilla 11. (Yetten) 147
Nancy (b. 1784) 48, 70
Nancy (b. 18:^8) 76, 1.52
Nancy (Beedy) 1.38
Nancy Fell 292
Nancy Holland 75
Nellie Augusta 151
Nellie (James) 146
Nellie M. (Staples) 139
INDEX OF NAMES.
331
Nellie Storrs 24fi
Oliver ^S, 74
Oliver, jr T4, 142
Orpha ■ T3
OsciiiM T4, 144
Paraziiiii ( Wait) 149
Pearl 246
Phebe 4S, 74
Polly 49
Prescott 73, i:?9
Rebecca 143
Roy Ranisden 247
Samuel lloUaml 14(i
Sarah (b. 1782) ■"• ■ -48, 60
Sarah (b. 181")) 73
Sarah (b. 1818) 73, 137
Sarah A. (b. Dec. 10, 1833), 76, 149
Sarah A. (b. Dec. 8, 1833) . .76, 1.51
Sarah (Dows) 47
Scott 146
Sopliia Lef^g (Holland) 146
Sophila Holland 146, 2.52
Sullivan 149
Susan 4S, 73
Thomas 47,48
Thomas 292
Thomas, jr 48
Vina Grace 2.52
Wallace F 147
William Earl 247
\Villiam Edwin 148, 2.54
NVilliam Freeland 148
William H 146
William Herbert 1.38, 247
William Park 2.52
Zueda L 147
NEWTON.
Cynthia (iale 176
Emily Frances (yobbs) 170
.lohn Marten 170
NICHOLS.
Betsey (Fisher) 79
IMifPbe 61
Reuben 79
Susan 79
NICHOLSON.
.\nn Temple 34
Edward 34
Eliza (Foiirstell) 102
.Joseph 34
Marietta 1(12
Mary (Dowse) 34
Nan'cv 34
KolxTt 34
Samuel 34
San)uel, jr 34
William.' 102
NOllRIS.
Frank 79
.Jenneatte (Dowse) 79
NOWELL.
Ebenezer 1.57
Francis Oliver 157
Georjiiana 1,57
Josepliine 1,57, 264
Mary Ann (Jaquith ) 1,57
Mary (Hill) 1,57
Oliver 157
NOYES.
Celertina M 208
George Emerj- 129
Harriet (Potter) 129
Henrv 129
Joseph H 208
Mary F. (Crockett ) 208
Marv Winslow 130
Nathaniel 129, 130
Sarah A. (Carver) 129,130
Sarah Ann 129, 2.3.5
OAKES.
Dallie Annie (Keves) 233
(Jeorge Merrill . .'. 2,53
]Mar\- Ida 233
Melissa Harriet 233
Melissa (Shaw ) 233
Merrill 233
OAKS.
Jonas Mason 105
Nancy (Masterman ) 105
Samuel 105
OAKD.
Belle ( Taylor) 248
Elias 248
Mary Catherine ( Hayes) 249
Sarah Elizabeth 249
Stinson Richard 249
O'HRIEN.
Charlotte 116
ODELL.
Almirii W 197
Jacob S 197
Sarah J. (Weeks) 197
OLIVER.
Emily 290
OLSON.
P.irgit 291
OLVIE.
Jane 248
ORR.
Alexander Ector 164
Bridget 233
Jane Dows 164
.Juliet Buckingham ( Dows) . . I(j4
Juliet PJctor. I(i4
Maiv Moore 164
WilHam 164
OS BORN.
Frankl in 291
Hattie Pluebe (Canon ) 291
.Josephine 291
Martha 291
William 291
William, jr 291
OSGOOD.
E;1 izabet li 1 73
Euna Dilla (Dowse) 1.56
J. W 1.56
OSTROM.
Emily Annie 165
I'hiiily Charlotte (Gedney) ...165
.Joshua Ward 165
OWEN.
Mary 114
PAGE.
Abbie 208
Hannah 1.54
PAIGE.
Azelia B 262
Clymenia (Bussell) 199
Esther 199
Moses R 199
Nancy 262
Osgood 262
PAINE.
Columbia IMorrison 148
Ephraim 148
Susan (Jaquith) ,50
Temperance (Eudden ) 148
PALMER.
Eunice 133
Julia Ransted 79, 158
Lydia (Taintor) 79
Moses 79
Moses, ir 79
Nathan' 133
Phebe (Rexford) 133
Sally (Jaquith) 79
PAPOT.
Rachel 11
PARCHER.
Ellen M 281
PARISH.
Nancy Jane 108
PARK.
Asenath 146
Phila 146
Sarah J. (Reed) 245
PARKER.
Abigail F 57
Alice F. ( Holden ) 101
Anna Mary (Darlington) 209
Benjamin .58
Edith Maria (Hawes) 209
Eliza A. (Woods) .59
Elizabeth 59
Ephraim 58
Ephraim 58, 59
Ephraim, jr 59
Fred H 101
George Atkinson 201
George Edwin 101, 201
Isaac .58, 59
Isaac, jr. (b. 1784) .58, 59
Isaac, jr. (b. 1822) .58, 98, 100
James Amherst 59
John (2) 58
John H .57
•Jonathan 58
Joseph 58
Julia (Hodgman) 98, 100
Julia (Jordan) 58
Eucv C. (Cummings) 59
Martha (Dows) .57
Martha II .57
Maiy .58, 98
Mary 65
Mary Ann (Atkinson) 201
Mary (Dows) 58
Nancy 58
Nancy (Dows) .58
Nancy J 58, 101
Rachel 210
Rebecca 39
Rebecca (b. 1815) .58
Rebecca (Dows) 59
Sophia (Jordan) 58
Theodore 187
Thomas El wood 209
William Webb 209
332
INDEX OF NAMES.
PAKKHUBST.
samli Ann --iOO
PAKKS.
Anna 214
PARMN.
Mary Sumner K17
Mary (Sumner) 107
Simon 1**V
Sophia K 2X)7
PAKKISH.
Eva May 292
John.... 292
John Anderson 292
Phebe A. (McLaughlin) 292
Sarah (Anderson) 292
Walter 292
Walterjr 292
PARTRIDGE.
Lucinda Fuller (Withami (iO
PATTEN.
Abigail Ann 99, 200
Adam Nahor 99
Annie Milton 200
Carrie Ellen 200
Clarissa (Hodgman) 99
Ellen Maria (Whitford) 20ii
Emma Eucy 200
George Whitford 200
Joseph (2) 99
Mary (Dickey) 99
Samuel Joseph 99
William Milton 99, 199
PAUL.
Sarah Ann 1?*9
PAYNE.
Eliza 112
PAYSON.
Mehitable :il
PEABODY.
A ndrew C 19.5
PEACHE.
Mary 21
PEAK.
Elizabeth U 123
James L 12:^
Mary 12:5
PEARSON.
Carrie Louise 2t)7
Ellen Josephine (Ferrei 2(57
James B 2()7
PEASE.
Hannah (Morse) 89
Titus 89
PECK.
Edwin Clapp 171
Elizabeth Diana (Dowse) 171
Harriet lloberts 272
Jabez IVl
Jabez L 171
Katherine 272
MaryC IVl
Mary Wadleigh (Davis) 272
Thomas Dowse 171, 271
PEIRCE.
Benjamin 278
Ellen Maria 278
Maria Amanda (Warren) 278
PELTON.
Benjamin 234
Lettie J. (Dates) 234
Stephen 234
Violet (Carter) 234
FENDLE.
James 5.5
Rebecca (Leland) .5.)
PENNELL.
Mary H.
PERKINS.
Abby Celinda 151
Betsey (Frizzell) 151
E m m a M 1.52
Isaac 151
•James 152-
Sarah H. (Row) 152
PERRY.
Amos [Capt.] 33
Cliarles Newman 2.50
Deborah (2) 54
El izabeth (Lindsay) 250
Hollis Oliver 2.50
Inez May 2.5'!
James M 2.50
James Mack 2.50
James S 2.50
Julia Ann (McLaughlin) 250
Julia Elizabeth 250
Lucy 174
Moses 1.54
Susanna 92
PETER.
Anna 231
PETTIT.
Nathaniel 163
PHELPS.
John ' U5
Naomi (Keyes) 65
PHILLIPS.
Annie (Wheelock) 121
Arabine 209, 216
Betsey (ClarU) 209, 216
Ezra 121
Hannah 26
Iliuriet M 121
Harrj' Augustine 209
Isabella Evelyn (Hawes) 209
Joseph 17
Major 209, 216
Major Augustine 209, 216
Sarah 26
William 26
PHINNEY.
Jennie E 136
Low 136
Lucinda (Hutchinson) 136
Mary Jane 245
PHIPPS.
Samuel 4
PIERCE.
Carrie Alida 122
Elvira Sphere (Bolton) 122
Flora Adella 122
Frederick Leonard 232
George Frederick 232
Hannah (Harrington) 122
Jonathan 122
Lillia Helena (Wood) 232
Orrin 122
Sarah 191
PINSON.
Mary 20
Sarah (b. 1713) 20
Sarah (b. 1714) 20, 41
Sarah (Dowse) 19
William 20
William 19
PIPER.
Eliza 141
Rebecca 73
PLUMMER.
Charles A 221
Lula Marinda 221
Mary C. Purington 221
POLLARD.
Judith 43
POMEROY.
Rebecca 257
POND,
Marvin B 108
Rhoda 108
POOR.
Thomas [Col.] 45
PORTER.
Alonzo Albert 211
Cyrus Whitlock 211
Elettie Delphine 211, 289
Eliza (Bacon ) 255
Ella Clarissa 21 1, 290
Florence Jlay 211
Harriet Emma 211, 289
Henry Walter 211
.Joseph K. P 2.55
Lillian' Itebecca (Newman).. 255
Lloyd Wardall 255
Lucv ( Wightman ) 211
Martha Ann (Masterman) 211
Martha Inez 211
Mary Eva 211, 289
Minnie Delia 211
Paul Bacon 2.55
Solomon 211
Warren Newman 2.55
Whitlock Thaddeus 211
William Bacon 255
POTTER.
\ Abial 71
Belinda 71, 130
Charles Albert 130
Ellen Lucv 130, 235
Florence Edith 130
George 71
Hamilton Kverett 130
Hannah 71,130
Harriet 71, 129
Lunette Evelyn 1.50, 236
Martha 71,120
Mary Elizabeth 130, 235
Mary .McLaughlin) 1.30
Mary Winslow (Noyes) 1.30
Nancv (Newman) 71
Polly. 130
INDEX OF NAMES.
333
Robert Vl
Robert, jr Tl, liii
Ruth (Reckods) Tl
POWELl..
Ann (Williams) H5
Jolni 145
Sfirali A nn l-t'">
POWERS.
Ann 147
Kleanor l-^O
Freddie Elmer 287
George A -87
John A -287
Lucj' (Conant) "287
Lydia Maria -271
Mary Eineline (Moore) 287
POWNELJ-.
Mary (Trow) 28
Henry 28
PRATT.
Abigail Elizabeth (Morse) .. .179
Benjamin Emery 116,226
Benjamin Handv 116, 132
Betsey 119
Blanche May 227
Christiana 116, 132
Elena 283
Emma A 179
Ezra VVinslow 205, 239
George 104
Georgiana E. (Quested) 179
Grade Marie 239
Hannah M 103
Hannah (Whitney) 170
Harrv Emery '. 227
Henry " 170
Henry 179
Henry (b. 1856) 179
Ida May 239
Isabel 239
Jacob 170
James 283
Jennie Sabrina (Ricktu-) 227
Jennie Velma 227
John II 179
John Whitney 179
Leonard 1 16, 132
Lizzie EsteUe (Storer) 239
Louisa 104
Luella Augusta 205
Lula Jennie 116, "227
Martha Ann 179, 273
Mary 264
Mary Ann (Mann) 170
Mary E 179, 279
Mary (Handy) 116, 132
Mary (Masterman) 116
Mehetabel 100
Myrtie Belle 227
Nan cy 208
Priscilla 179
Sarah Ann (Ames) 205, 239
Syl vanus 20.5, 239
William 179
PRAY.
Alamber H 104
Helen Marr (Dowse) 104
Laura (Priest) 104
Melbert D 104
Peter 104
PRENTICE.
Elizabeth 19
Thomas 11
PRENTISS.
Abigail Hall 275
Annie E. (Cluskey) 244
Carrie Mabel 243
Charles Watson 135, 243
Edith Laura 244
Edward Nathan 243
Ella Florence (Knox) 243
Fred H 135
(irace Isadore 243
Hannali (Lane) 1.35
Harriet E 135
Harriet (Jones) 135
Hattie Florenet! 243
J . Harry 135, 243
Joel ...". 135
Nathan Jones 135
Susan 1.35
PRESCOTT.
Abbv M lOi)
Annie L 201
David lOii
Sally 109
PKESSV.
Mary -58
PRICE.
Mary Kmily 2.54
PRIEST.
Laura 104
PRINCE.
Amanda (Rand) 144
Maria 128
PRt)CTOR.
AdaT 242
Edward 21
Joseph 242
Lizzie 2n!)
Lucy 33
Mary Ann (Carney) 242
PROVOOST.
Harriet Swan (Ash) 82
Rebecca McCarty 82
Samuel Armour." 82
PULdFER.
Elsie 294
PUl.SIEER.
De.xter 221
Edith (Webster) 221
Sally 150
PURINGTON.
Mary C 221
PURRINGTON.
Charles W 246
Hattie May (Newman) 246
Ray 246
PUTNAM.
Alfred 196
PUTNAM or PUTTMAN.
Ann (Carr) 7
Ebenezer 7
Margery (Dowse) '. . 7
Thomas 7
QUESTED.
Georgiana E 179
Mary 179
William 179
QUINCY.
Edmund 26
Henry I* 27
Josiah 26
QUINN.
Elias 141
Martha Elizabeth (Eater).... 141
RAMSDEN.
Mary Jane 247
Thomas P 247
RAMSEY.
Ann ^^S
Sarah 67
William B .58
RAND.
Alice (Sharp) 1
Amanda 144
Benjamin 75, 139
Clara Adaline (Doane) 251
Charles 75
Cora 145
Cornelius 202
Eben 75,145
E ben , j r 145
Edna 144
Elmer Ellsworth Milton 251
Elizabeth (Beard) 145
Etta 145
Florence Marion 251
Frank Augustin 251
Herbert Leonard 144, 250
Herbert William Leighton.. .251
1 9,35
Jennie 145
John 19
John 74
Julia 145
Julia Ann 75, 136
Laura (Newman) 139
Leonaid 65, 75, 144
Lillian 145
Lizzie 145
Lottie A.M. (Brigham) 251
Mabel Inez 2.51
Margery 1
Maria (Keyes) 144
Martha Jane 144, 250
Mary 1
Mary 75
Mary Cornelia 202
Mary E. (Kempton) 145
Mary Josephine (Webb) 269
Mattie 145
Mellicent 19
Mellicent (Estabrook) 19
Milton 144, 251
Moses 74
Nancy 75
Nancy (Farrar) 74
Nellie 144, 251
Nettie Hull 144, 251
Ol i ver 75
Phebe 145
Phebe (Newman) 74
Robert 1
Sadie 145
Sarah Dowse 76, 145
Thomas 1
Walter E 139
334
INDEX OF NAMES.
RANDALL.
Alice Josephine 266
Alice M. (Dows) 266
James Stockton 266
Sara Ramsey 266
William H 266
RANGER.
Clarissa Bradburj' (Hoyt) 245
Emma Caroline. T 24.5
Neheniiali, jr 245
RANS BURGER.
Almira 216
RANSTEAD.
Nancy 150
RAYFUSE.
Emeline Parsons (Mills) 67
John Bertram 67
READ.
Asa 184
Hannah (Mann) 184
Mary Stone 184
RECKODS.
Ruth 71
REDDING.
Hannah (Morton) 49
Jonathan 49
REDE.
Adaline -2] 5
REED.
Ada A. (Storer) 136
Ada Elizabeth (Hall) 2.")"
Amaziah 49
Anna (Dowse) 299
Annie (Van Dycl<) 136
Cornelius V. A 136
Daniel 299
Earl Alvenzie 2.57
Edna May .257
Eliza '. 132
Elizabeth (Whitney) 245
Fanny Lee 279
Frances L. (Williams) 279
Henry G 279
John". 245
Jolin 257
Jonathan [Col.] 30
Judith (Newman) 49
Newton 136
Rebecca (Pomeroy) 2,57
Samuel 41
Sarah (Capen) 41
Sarah J 245
Ulrich 2.57
Vesta Ada 257
REXFORD.
Phebe 133
REYNOLDS.
Daniel 137
Daniel A 137
DellaE 137
Elizabeth (Austin) 137
Emily (Storer) 137
Peter 137
Sophia 150
RHOADES.
Isaac 197
Mary Eliza 197
RHODES.
Agnes M. (Auchincloss) 197
Ann Dowse (Sprague) 97
Annie 197
Benjamin Newton 197
Charles 97
Daniel 97
Daniel, jr 97
Edward Sprague 97
Elizabeth J. (Mitchell) ....97
Franklin 97, 98, 197
RICE.
141
Anna E. (Goodnougli) 174
Martha Ann 174
Wilder 174
RICHARD.
Louisa 203
RICHARDS.
Asa .59
Edward E 102
Edward L 102
Flora E 102
Fred 1 102
George A 102
Hannah (Dows) .59
Isaac Pratt 59, 102
Josiah .59
Marietta (Nicholson ) 102
Moses II .59
Stephen L .59
RICHARDSON.
Elizabeth 279
Harriet Jane 251
Lucy 67
RICHER.
Caroline (Higgins) 227
Daniel C 227
Jennie Sabrina 227
RIDGEWAY.
Mary 140
ROBBINS.
Abba (Dowse) 97
Abba Dowse 197
Abby 196,28.5
Alice Trevet 196, 280
Chandler (b . 17S1) 97
Chandler (b. 1810) 97, VM
Chandler (b. 1836) 196
Chandler (b. 18.56) 197
Chandler (b. 1878) 196
Cliarles FoUen 197
Cordelia Burditt 197
Cornelia Frotliingham. ..196, 286
Emily (Adams) 197
Frank Nowell 197
Harriet 196
Jane Prince 197, 286
Maria Louisa 196, 2.'<6
Maria W. (Mead) 197
Mary Caroline 197, 287
Mary Eliza 196, 285
Mary Eliza (Frothingham) . . .196
Mary Eliza (Rhoades) 197
Peter Oilman 97
Philemon 97
Polly (Hooper) 97
Samuel Dowse 97, 196
Samuel Dowse, jr 197
Sarah Ripley (Fiske) 196
S. Henrv 197
Thomas Hinckley 19(j
William Bradford 196
ROBERTS.
Cora Rand 202
Harriet K 272
Mary Coi'nelia (Rand) 202
Winslo w 202
ROBERTSON.
Cecilia (Grinavault) 293
Dona Inez 293
Ephi'aim 293
Jane (Camel ) 61
John 61
.lohn R 01
Luciuda (Masterman ) (il
.Susan 110
Thomas 293
ROBINSON.
Alexander 28S
Anna (Beath) 78
PJlizabeth (Dowse) 77
Elizabeth Morton 78, 1.53
Ellen ( Hutchinson) 288
Eva Rosetta 28S
Hannah Dowse 78, 153
•loseph 78
.Joseph Heatli 78
Mary 186, 188
Mary 257
Rebecca 78
Robert 78
Sally Smith 78
Saniuel 78
S tu a rt 1 80
ROBY.
Louvisa 100
ROCKWELL.
Elizabeth 271
Francis Williams 271
Francis Williams, jr 271
Henry Davis 271
.Julius 271
Julius (b. 1880) 271
Lawrence Dows 271
Lucy Forbes (Walker) — 271
Mary Gilbert (Davis) 271
Sauiuel Forbes 271
William 271
William Walker 271
RODBIRD.
Arathusa (Newman ) 151
Mira E 1.51
.Susanna (Huff) 151
Thomas S 151
William W 1.51
ROGERS.
Alice E 233
Clara .James 267
Ellen (Moore) 267
Fanny 233
Frank N 233
Hannah 49
Hattie L. (Keyes) 233
John 20
Martha (Dows) 20
Mary Ann (Lachopelle) 233
Mary Toothaker 20
Napoleon 233
Samuel 23:^
Sarah 20
Thomas 20
Timothy 267
INDEX OF NAMES.
335
KONGCOO.
Margaret "219
ROTH.
Mary -I'.n
ROUSE.
alary (Peache) -21
Relief (Gill) '21
AVilliam -21
William, jr 21
ROW.
Sarah II 152
ROWE.
Bethiah 120, 1.52
RUGG.
Clara Alberta 287
Judson E 287
Martha Elizabeth (Hut«hins),
287
RUSSELL.
Almoii Butters 130, 213, 236
Alton P 2-24
Anna (Masterman) 110
Arinina Cutting (Masterman),
109
B. B 203
Carl E 236
Carrie Elizabeth (Brown) 236
Clara (Webster) 224
Daniel Emmons 109
Earl Wayne 236
Eleanor (Powers) 130
Ellen INI 130
Ephraim 109, 110
Ephraini, ir 109, 110
EthelM...'. 236
Etna Merle 236
Eusebia 68
EvaM 130
Eva May 224
Frank 130,236
George Alnion 110
George G 130
Hannah 63
Hannah (Potter) 130
Hannah Rebecca 109, II.t
Harriet Emeline 109
Irving Osborne 224
James 4
Lyclia A. (Millett) 110
Mabel Editha 236
Milo W 224
Orpha T 224
Osborne 130, 214
Rebecca 215
Rebecca (Ireland) 109, 110
Reuben 109, 1 10
Samuel B 1.30
Stephen [Capt.] 44
Susie A. (Cumraings) 236
T. Clarkson 67
RYAN.
Albert Morse 175,275
Annah Pease 175
Arthur Albert 276
Augusta H. (Dingley) 275
Betsey (Dowse) 91
Carrie Alberta 276
Cai-rie S. (.lameson) 275
Ella Gertrude 276
Elmer Prentiss 275
Emma Adelaide 276
Emma Viola 176
Ernest Elmer 275
Eunice Morse 88
George William 175, 274
Hannah (Morse) 88
Henry Lyman 176, 276
Henry Morse (b. 1814) 89, 175
Henry Morse (b. 1874) 276
Henry Nelson 276
Ida Annah 276
John Henrj' 175
.John Sanuiel 89, 175
.Jonathan 91
Lewis 91
Lucena 91
Lucie Ann 176, 276
Lucinda Georgiana ( Hill) 175
Lucy (Morse) 88
Lyman 88, 89
Mabel Frances 276
Mamie Edith 275
Mary 91
Mary Ann (Brazer) 176
Mary (Dowse) 299
Mary Luella 176, 276
Mary Walker ((ioodnow) 175
Mehitable Burrell (Gilson)...276
Michael 299
Nellie Maynard 275
Percy Webster 275
Samuel 88, 89
Samuel 91
Samuel Lyman 175, 275
Sarah Ellen (Maynard) 275
Susan Mary 175
Susie Lyman 275
Warren Maynard 275
RYDER.
Calvin 185
SACHEM.
.Josiah [an Indian] 5
SAFFORD.
Eliza A 110
SAFUEY.
Henrietta Weddell 191
Henrietta Weddell (Fen wick),
191
Thomas 191
SALISBURY.
Clarissa A. (Morse) 269
James C 269
Martha Ann 269
SANDERS.
Ellen M. (Parcher) 281
Marshall 281
Nellie Maria 281
SANDERSON.
Elisha 85
Mary 85
Mary ( Dinsmore) 85
SANGER.
Anna Phipps 189
Haailet 189
Martha 186
Sarah Ann (Paul) 189
SARGENT.
Nathan 49
SARRAZAN.
Elizabeth (Dowse) 10,17
Morreau 17
SAVAGE.
Thomas 99
SAWIN.
Ezekiel 89
Lydia 89
Sally 88
SAWTELLE.
Abbie M. (Wheeler) 100
Annie L. (Prescott) 201
Elizabeth (Bailey) 100
George B loo
Hezekiab loo
Laura Bailey 201
Stephen Edwin 100
William Edwin 100, 201
SAWYER.
Charlotte 80
Deborah (Newman) 80
Elizabeth (Dows) ,32
Elizabeth F 2.30
James 32
James 80
Polly 76
Polly 2.58
SCALES.
Annie M 266
Jane E. (Crozier) 266
John Lenox 266
SCOTT.
Marion 1 77
Matilda 266
SCOVILLE.
Albert F 159
Charles M 159
Hannah E. (Hall) 159
Mary Elizabeth (.Johnson) .. .159
SEARLE.
Annie Louise (Morse) 176
Charles Harlow 1 76
Cynthia Gale (Newton) 176
Frank Dana 176
SEIVER.
Mary 151
SEWALL.
Elizabeth 10
Samuel is
SHAFER.
Clarinda (McLaughlin) 140
Jane ( ) 141
.John ( )liver 141
Martin 141
Peter 140
Peter, ir 141
Sarah 141
Sarah (Gilbert) 141
Wealthy A 212
SHAFFER.
John 101
Mary 101
OrraE 101
SHALLER.
Abigail 135
336
INDEX OF NAME;
SHARP.
Alice 1
Xicholas 1
SHAW.
Amanda (Holland) 256
Ellon Amanda 256
Hannah (Phillips) 26
Melissa 233
Nathaniel Truman 256
Saranel 26
SHAY.
Asenath (Holmes) 52
William 52
SHELBY.
SHELDON.
Mary S 155
SHEPARD.
Lydia 158
SHERIN.
Anna (Lowe) 229
Henry 229
Clara Evelyn (Middleton)....229
Clarence E 229
SHERMAN.
Betsey (Curtis) 161
Elizabeth Ann (Huntington), 161
Hiram Van Slyk 161
Jane Elizabeth 161,266
Sarah Ann 161, 266
Silas 161
SHUMWAY.
Casendiana 87
SIBLEY.
. Alice Edith (Smith) 237
Edwin 237
Elizabeth (Day) 237
Erank Estabrooks 237
Lincoln Potter 237
SILSBY.
Anna 84
John 84
Maria (Clark) 84
SIMMONS.
Augustus 128
Maria (Prince) 128
Olive Maria 128
SIMPSON.
Jane 117, 119
Jane 228
Mary .lane 59
Roxanna Isabel 229
Sibyl (Spaulding) 59
Simeon 59
SKANK.
Nellie 107
SKIDMOBE.
Almeda (Masternian) 228
Effle 228
Ida May 228
James 228
Leander 228
Seaman 228
SKOFIELD.
Annie L 244
Aquilla 244
Charles Thomas 207
Clem Monroe 207
Eben H 207, 244
Ebenezer 207. 244
Eliza A. (Storer) 244
Elmyra Lovinia 207
Fessenden S 244
Hattie Cordelia 207
Henry M 244
Katie Bell 207, 2S1
Lovinia (Stanwood) 207, 244
Luella E 244
Marcell Benjamin 2u7
Mary Ann (Swett) 207
Mary Etta 207
Mary O 244
Qneenie M 244
Stanton S 244
William Stanwood 207, 244
William Stanwood, jr 207
SLADE.
Jame.s 187
SL AFTER.
Caroline E. (Cox) 241
Carrie iMay 241
( )romal W 241
SLEEPER.
Elizabeth 1.59
SLIGHT.
Nancy 225
SMALL.
Angier Alexander 222
Fred Wheeler 222
Hattie Dora 222
Laviniii 173
Lyman 221
Mabel Cotna 222
Mtirton Lyman 222
Uebecca Ela (Webster) 221
Thomas 221
SMIT.
Ameda E 225
SMITH.
Alice Edith 131,2.37
Almira (Wliite) 284
Andrew Heermance 164
Angle Marie 235
Anna (Storer) 132
Archibald 164
Arthur 284
Belinda ( Potter) 130
Bertha Lunette 235
Cari-ie Alida (Pierce) 122
Ch.irles C 195
Cordelia 217
Cornelia (Heermance) 164
Dolly (Ellis) 130
Dorcas (Dutton) 69
E. Arvilla 251
Edgar Judson 284
Edward Perry 179
Eliza 99
Elizabeth 135
Elizabeth Dorcas 69
Elizabeth (Hogan) 122
Ellen Lucy (Potter) 235
Elmer Larkin 237
Emma Caroline (Higglns) 388
Flora Isabella (Valentine) 284
Harriet Lucy (Childs) 179
Henry 271
Henry 284
Herbert Larkin 131, 236
Hii-am 135
Isaac 135
James 130
James Otis 131
Jane Wilbor (Dows) 164
Jennie (Hlldebrant) 131
John 235
John 288
John Shepard 235
Juliet Cornelia. 164
Larkin Aniidon 130
Lillian Virginia 237
Lin wood C hester 235
Lizzie Phebe 271
Lucretia Storer 135
Lydia Maria ( Powers) 271
Mandana 237
Marion Leigh 235
Martha (Carruth) 179
Martha E 131
Mary 135
Mary Ann 147
Jlinnie Belle 288
Nellie Virginia (Wheeler) 237
Oliver 24
Orrin 288
Perry 179
Kachel 135
Kobert Potter 235
Uoswell Cole 288
Russell Cole 288
Sarah Ann 81
Sarah Antoinette 190
Sopliia Bean 235
Sophia (Cole) 288
Tliomas 135
Walter A 131
Walter Aniidon 237
William 288
William C 69
William Dutton 122
William Henry Pease 122
SNOW.
Elmer E 180
SNOWMAN.
Charles 136, 137
Charles (b. I860) 137
Charles Al vers 245
Cora Bell 245
Dora May 245
Elmer 137
Emnui Caroline (Ranger) 245
Etta Julia 245
Harold James 245
Irvin 137
James 136, 137
James A 137
Joanna (Bennett) 136, 137
John 137, 245
Julia Ann 136
Julia (Storer) 137
Orrin 137
Roland Earl 245
William James 245
SOULE.
Eliza (Payne) 112
Francis 119
Jesse H 119
Joshua 112
INDEX OF NAMES.
00/
Lavinia (Masteiman) 11!» :
Olive Louisa 112 Eliza I
Rebecca H*'
William Hi*
STANTOX.
SOUTHWICK.
Emma 23"
SPAULDING.
Asa
Phebe....
Sibvl
SPOKEFIELD.
George.
Ida ....
,..8-2
. .liis
...y.)
.'259
.'259
SPRAGUE
Alice (b. 18.r2)
Alice (b. 1870)
STAN WOOD.
Jane 106,112
Lovinia 207,244
STAPLES
Ada
Albert, Rutlivern
Bianca (Woodward)
Blanch Estell
Edward Franklanil
Granville Mellen .Stickney
Guy
Harry Judson 214
Joe... 214
-Josiah 214
Joseph William 293
•J.S. 139
Llewellyn Mar 214
.... 214
214, 293
214
214
214
214
214
Alice (Dowse) 56 Lydia E'uphrasia (McLaugh
Almira W. (Odell) 197
Ann 5t)
Ann Dowse 56, 97
Anna Louisa 98
Anna S. ( Auehincloss) 98
Auson 52
Arthur William (b. 1849) 98
Arthur William (b. 1877) 197
Augusta M. (Stevens) 98
Carl Otto Muller. . .\ 198
Daniel -v 56
Edward Augustus 98, 197
Edward Dowse (b. 1802) . . . ..^)6, 98
Edward Dowse (b. 1871) 197
Fidelia 52
Harriet 57
Henry Lynde 98
Irvin Auehincloss 98, 198
Isaac 43
Joseph 56
Judith (Pollard) 43
Julia Augusta 197
Julia J. (Muller) 198
Margaret 236
iNlartin 57
Mary 18
Mary 43
Mary (Rand) 1
Milley (Dill) 57
Nicholas 43
Orrill (Wright) 52
Rhoda (Wilson) 43
Ricliard 1
Samuel 43
Sarah 19
Sarah (b. 1868) 43
Sarah Sheldon 197
SQUIRE.
Martha Coit 190
Sarah Antoinette (Smith) 190
William Wellington 190
STACKPOLE.
Rachel (Smith) 135
STACY.
Abraham 38
Sarah (Trow) 28
Simon 28
STANLEY.
Calvin 147
Caroline W. S. (Marshall) — 147
Edward 147
Zueda L. (Newman) 147
Augusta M 98
Beniamin l-''^
Calistii 206
Ellen M 140
Hannah Dowse (Robinson) ..153
Hannah (Jones) 153
John 140
Lorenza M 101
Mary Robinson 257
Mercer ( Knox ) 140
Nancy 257
Phebe 107
Sarah C 227
STICKNEY.
Jessie Isabel 202
Jonathan 30
Lydia Burrill (Very) 202
Randolph Lawrence 202
ST. JOHN.
Jason 163
Mary 163
STODDARD.
Bella l*^
1 Charles K 145
lin) 214
Myron Putnam 214
NellieM 139
Polly Cummings 2.53
Samuel 214
Susan (Fadder) 293 j j^iith (Knowlton) 145
Sarah Dowse (Rand) U:>
ST. CLAIR.
Eunice 1 ' '
STEARNS.
Adaline
Amos
Augusta R
Catherine
Charles S..
Cora M
Emily
65
259
259
65
259
259
65
Judith 65, 122
FredM 259
George A 259
Lucy R. (Merrill) 2.59
Nathaniel 65
Nathaniel, jr 6.-)
Rosa L 259
Kufus 259
Sarah (Carleton) 6o
Sarah (Dows) 6o
Sarah P. (Davis) 2.59
Sylvia 200
STEBBINS.
Benjamin Brewster 166
Charles 165
Charles, jr 165
Charles Masters 166
Eunice (iNIasters) 165
George Ledyard 166
Henry Dows 166
John 166
Linda 166
Margaret Dows 166
Mary 166
Marj^ Mairs (Dows) 165
STEEL.
Jane 23
j Thomas 23
I STETSON.
[Capt.l 21
1 Susan Caroline 281
] STEVENS.
! Abigail 59
Atherton Haugh 153, 2.57
STONE.
Angelica (Van Epps) 276
Eunice (Underwood) 88
Gilbert
Mary A
Mary Luella (Ryan) . . .
Nathan
Nathan Goodnow
Willie Brazer
..88
..88
.276
.276
.276
.276
STORER.
Aaron "' > 132
Aaron, jr ];>'-
Ada A 136
Ada T. (Proctor) 242
Albert 136,24.^
jVlbina 131
Almira 132, 239
A 1 m o n 132,238
Amanda Jane 238, 29.)
Andrew .71
Andrew Wallace 133, 242
Andrew Willis 242
Angelina (Uolman) 232
Anna 132
Anna Delia 240
Anna (JNIcCullo) 132
Annie R. (McLaughlin) 244
Annette W 131,238
Arvilla (Kittredge) 136
Augustus G 136, 151
Benjamin (b. 1807) 71,131
Benjamin (b. 1847) 132
Betsey- (Newman) '1
Betsey (Taggart) 131
Carrie Etta 132
Charles If;
Charlie A 23,
Charles Edwin 2. 9
tJhaiies Nathan 133
Charlotte (Minniss) 132
Christiana (Pratt) 132
Cordelia 132
Daisy Ada 242
Daniel 72,1.53
Daniel H Ifj
Daniel William ' 24'.
338
INDEX OF NAMES.
STOKER (continued).
Mavy Elizabeth l^ti
Mary Isabel j"^}
David 62, 71. 132 iMai-y Louise 2.38
Delbert E • • • -238 |. Mattie f-{l
Earl Ransom 133, 242 Maud Edna -J*-'
Edward Everett 24.i May :**
Eleanor ^2 May Belle 23!i
Eliza '■- Minnie Bell '•;-
Eliza A • • • ■1:^6, 244 i Mollie A. (Clair) 240
Eliza Ann . . . : 63, 64,
Eliza Lord (Kimball)
71, 72
.131
Moses K.
Nancy (Kittredge) . .
Elizabeth 132 Nehemiah -40
•132 I Nettie Dency 133
^°'-^c ::::::::::::::::::l6
Ella Geneva
Ellen Middleton ^39
Emily 1^'^^
Emma ' -' ^Jf
Emma Bavi-on 132. - > '
Emma Jane 132, -4(i
Emma S (Holman) 24,,
Etta E. (Cannon) 242
Eunice Cornelia 242
Eunice (Palmer) 133 Holla R..
Nora N
Preseott Newman.
liiichcl
Kiuhtl (Lowe)
Rachel S
Robert
Robert Algia
133
132
,..63,64,71,72
72, 133
132
245
136
Eva Jane
Flora A.
Frank ..
Frank R
Fred
.131
.1.32
.244
^__ 238
Gardner (b. 1812) -71
Gardner (b. 1840) ^•^^' 7o? I
Geonore B 131
George 132, 240 |
George A 238
George Aai-on 240
George Earl 242
Georgie Annie (Jarvis) 133
Gilman 232
Guy Earl 235
Hattie A 23i
Helen Newell 131, 238
Henry '''^> It?
Hortense W l^l
Inez A 238
Isaac 40,63,64,71,72
•James |32
James R 136
James R. K 136, 244
Jennie E. (Phinney) 136
Jenny (Bunley) 131
■ 131,237
132
238
63,t;4,71, 72
)..63, 64, 71, 72
"1, 131
2, 137
..136
John (b. 1834)
John (b. 1866).
John William
Joseph
Joseph,. jr. (b
Joseph, jr., 2d (b. 180.5)
Julia
Julia Ann (Rand)
Julia Ann (Snowman)
Julia E
Kate (Coughlin)
Laura D. (McLaughlin).,
T „„.,..,.,! 7->
.136
.•ur,
.237
.244
Leonard 72, 7.i, 136
Lillian E 338
Lillian M 24.5
Lizzie Estelle 132, 239
LoisL 232
Lovinia S. (Lampman) ; ; • -7;'
Lucretia 72, 13.j
Lucretia (Newman) >-
Lucy (b. 1820) '2
Lucy (b. 1837) 131,23-
LucyE 1-52, 21;
Lucy J •••1;|1
Lucy (Webster) 62, 132
Maria 132
Martha 1^2
Mar J'
Marv A
Rosa (Zimmerman) 2.58
Rnth 11*'
Sally 03,64,71,72
Sarah F 131
Sarah J. (Reed) 24o
Sarah M 238
Seth (b. 1810) •••'2
Seth (b. 184.')) 136, 24.»
Sophronia 132
Stephen D 136
Susan 13'-
Susie R. (Harrington) 136
Wan-en (b. 1819) 71
Warren (b. 18.59) 132
William 132
William H 136
Willis Daniel 133
STOKltS.
I Ella Aurelia 246
I STOKY, see STOKER.
I John 1\
Seth i.\
Zachary '1
STOWELl..
Sarah 176,17-
STRAHAN.
Jane Grant KJS
John IT
STRATTON
Betsey (Kimball)
Hannah
.John
Martha (Whitney)- •■ •
Mary W
Miriam Caroline.
STUBBS.
Jacob M 2.53
LydiaA 2.53
Mercy B. (Griffith) 253
STURGIS.
Anna Louise (Sprague) 98
E.E 183
Elizabeth Knight (Hinckley). .98
John H .^- 185
William 98
William, jr 98
SULLIVAN.
[Gen.] 51.54
Jennie 186
Mary 10'
Carlotta Elizabeth 289
SUTT.
Charles A 289
Eliza A. (Hill) 289
James W 289
Lillie Joanna (Hunt) 289
SUTTON.
Richard . . .38
SWALLOW.
Rebecca 80
SWEETZEK.
Abigail 38
..3
.38
.207
.219
.106
.106
.207
.219
.136
168
175
175
175
96, 180
180
96
Moses".'. ."..^ 96.1^^0
STREETER.
Mary Ann 247, 248
STREIGHT.
Beulah
STRONG.
Edward
STROUT.
Annah Pease (Ryan) . . .
Marv (Gerrish)
Merrill W
Oscar Lariville
.102
.175
..175
..175
..175
Beniamin
Setli
SWETT.
Agnes Florence
Almeda
Almira Marilla
Almira (Masterman) . .
Angle Hortense
Archie Frederick
Benja;nin Benson 106, 112
Benjamin Benson, jr 106
Charles Benson 106
Cora Idella (Welch) 219
Cordelia Newman 106, 206
David Masterman 112, 219
Dennis Brown 106, 207
'Dora Mabel (Harnden),
105, 208, 219
Elbridge Gerry 106, 112
Hattie Marilla 166
Henry Gartield .•■•20.
James ^^*'' iil
James Elbridge ■ • • -219
Jane (Stanwood) 106, 112
.Joel Phinney 106
John Stinson 106
Josephine Louisa (Houghton),
Lifey 219
Lily Rebecca 219
Mabel Rebecca 219
Marv 106
MarVAi.n -106 206
Marv Elizabeth (Clukey)-. . . • .219
Nancy Jane ^^-' 7n2
Nettie (Knapp) 10°
Ozio Scott 219
Rebecca (Masterman).
Sarah Jane
Scott Chase
Timothv Fogg
166
.112,219
.112.218
INDEX OF NAMES.
339
SWIFT.
Haniiali 107
Robert II, 17
SWISHER.
Elizabeth Knapp (Minnerly) .'210
Hannah Irena 210
Samuel 210
SYLL.
Joseph ")
SYMONDS.
Kenton W 192
Mary 117
Mary 192
Mary Elizabeth .192
TAFT.
Ann (Haskell) 2m
Augustus Granville 206
Calista Jane Masterman,
i:57, 231
Charles B 137, 231
CharlesH 137
Ephraini 73, 137
Ephraim 20(i
Fred Charles 231
John B 73
Mariettii 206
Marietta (Masterman) 206
Minnie Bell 206
Orpha (Newman) 73
Sarah (Newman) 137
TAGGAKT.
Betsey. 131
Hannah (Hawes) 131
Harriet Louise (Carpenter) . .255
Hattie Clarice 255
Hiram 255
John 131
TAlNTOIi.
Lydia 79
TALBOT.
John 163
TALCOTT.
D. S 1S3
TANSEY.
Bertha F. (Goddard) 214
Caroline lOS
Charles Melzar 214
Charles R 108
Edgar William 214
Edward J 108,214
Edward R 214
Eli 108
Frank Herbert 214
Grace 214
Hattie (Hick) 214
Jane E. (Bruner) 214
.Tohn Hannibal 105, 108,214
Malinda (Masterman) 108
Mary E. (Kimball) 105,214
Mary Malinda 214
Moses G 108
TARBOX.
W. A 237
TAYLOR.
Alexander 281
Alexander Robertson 281
Bell 248
Edmund Lee 28]
Everett Newton 281
Isabella 281
Isabella Sarah 281
Marcia Caroline (McLaugh-
lin) 248
Mary 6
Raymond Dowse 281
Sarah Priscilla (Leland) 281
S. Drury 248
TEMPLE.
Margaret 25
Mehitable (Nelson) 25
Nancy 299
Robert .25
Thomas 25
TENNEY.
Angenoria A. S 174
Nancy (Cornset) 174
William 174
THAW.
Benjamin 284
Benjamin, ji- 284
Eliza Burd "(Blair) 284
Elma Ellsworth (Dows) 284
Stephen Dows 284
William 284
THING.
Sarah Jane 103
THOMAS.
Carl N 215
Clara Ann (Masterman) 215
Freeman 215
George Francis 215
Mary 204
Mary (Dows) 299
Michael 299
Rebecca (Russell) 215
THOMPSON.
Amanda (French) 2(>4
Eliza 284
James 264
Julia Ann 105, 208, 219
Rizpah Ann 234
Sarah 80
Sybil 102
Susan W 264
THORN.
Abigail (Lufkin) 116
Birgit (Olson) 291
Christian K 291
Louisa 116
Magdalena C 291
Samuel 116
TIBBITS.
Elisabeth 228
TID.
Mary E 234
TIDI).
Eliza H 285
TILDEN.
Samuel J 165
TILTON.
Sarah 139
TOD.
Ruth 20
TOMKINSON.
Stella Calista (Bryant) 1.55
TOMLINSON.
Amanda Lee Ann 249
TOOTHAKER.
Malenda 218
Mary 20
TOWNSENW.
[Capt.j ■>->
A bigail 86
Carl Wesley 203
Charles Leon 203
George Richard 203
George West 203
Georgiana (Mailey) 203
Louisa (Richard) 203
TRACY.
Phebe 226
TRASK.
Christiana (Yetten) 143
Henry 143
TRENTON.
Eleanor (Morse) 88
William 88
TROW.
Anna 28
Bartholomew 28
Bartholomew, jr 28
Eileazer 28
J^lizabeth 28
Joanna 28
Katherine 28
Kezia (Edniands) 28
Martha 28
Mary 28
M ary (Cal 1 ) 28
Mary (Dowse) 28
Sarah 28
Richard 28
TRULL.
Alice 39
Isadore (Newman) 77
Samuel 39
TRYON.
Abigail (Shaller) 135
Alice Louise 244
Andrew Hoadley 135,244
Arthur Watson 135
Blanche 13,5
Emma Caroline (Abbe) 135
Florence Emily 244
Florence Lane ],35
Helen Gertrude 244
Isaac 13.'-,
Isabelle 135
Jennie Abbey 13.")
Marilla P. (Holcomb) 244
Nellie Gertrude 135
Roselle Elizabeth 135
Susan (Lane) isr>
Thomas Seymour 135
Watson 1,3.5
Watson Holcomb 244
TUCKER.
Elbridge Gerrish 269
John 2(j9
Lucinda 269
Mary Lucy (Dowse) 269
340
INDEX OF NAMES.
TUCKERMAN.
Doiotliy (Kiclcler) 22
f;dwar<l "
TURNER.
Ksther 109
Hannah i Davis) '29
.lohn 29
TWICHELI,.
Clara M 286
TYLER.
Daniel 173
Henry Durwreath 173
Lavinia (Small) 173
Mary Frances (Clark) 173
Nathan [Col.] 54
UNDERWOOD.
Abigail 88
Eunice S8
Sallie 199
UPHA3I.
Klizabeth 29
Jennie M 272
Phineas 29
Sarah (Buxton) 272
Warren 272
USHER.
Abijah Ill
Anna Brewster Ill
3Iary (Dural) Ill
VALENTINE.
Adelaide (Mann) 192
Amory INIason 90, 191
Annie Eliza 96
Anthony 94
Bertha Annie 192
Charles Amory 192
Eliza (Dowse) 94, 9.5, ito
Elma Louise 192
Emma Louise 192
Feuton Dowse 192
Flora Isabella 192, 284
Fred Delevan 94
Fredrick Townsend 9*!
Ina Florence 192
.James Wilson !•»>, 192
.lane ( Farrington) 94
.Jennie Eliza 191
Louis Emmons 192
Louis I'ease !i<>
Maltha Ann (Greenwood)... .191
Marv Elizabeth (.Symonds) ..192
Miriam Caroline (Stratton)... .96
Percy Waldo 192
Rebecca Ann 96
Hosalie Adelaide 192
Kufus Babcock 96, 192
Sarah Ellen 191
Susie Mabel 192
Viola May 192
Warren Denton 192
VANDERPOOL.
Catherine E 233
Catherine E. (Halenbeck ) ... .233
Florence May 233
Georgia Augusta (Moore) ... .233
Levi A 233
Peter A '-33
Peter M 233
VAN DYCK.
Annie 136
VAN EPPS.
Angelica 276
VANNADA.
Margaret Karr 220
VAN WRANKER.
Anna Louise 2.i4
John Isaac 254
Mary Emily (Price) 2.54
VARNEY.
Eliza J . ( Merrill) 154
Newell B 154
VARNUM.
[Capt.] 44
VERY.
Lydia Burrill 202
VILA.
Sabra 187
VINTON.
Adeline M 272
VOORHEES.
Alice (Sprague) 19'
Anna Sprague 198
DavidD 197
Fredei-ick Pentz 197
Frederick Pentz, jr 198
WAFFE.
[Capt.] 6
WAGNER.
Caroline (Kates) 280
Sanmel 280
Sarah M 280
WAIT.
Harris N 149
Isaac 149
Leroy L 149
Lorenzo L 149
Parazina 149
Sally (Goodnow) 149
Sarah A. (Newman) 149
Willis W 149
WAITE.
Cornelia 242
Emma Henrietta (Keyes) 121
Jacob 121
LillianE 121
^lary Ann ( Barnett i 121
Samuel Joseph 121
Sarah Augusta 276
WALKER.
Abbie (Page) 208
[Capt.] 49
WALLINGFORD.
Emma F 101
W^AMPATUCK.
[An Indian] 5
W^ARD.
Alvan 68
Eusebia (Russell ) 68
Mary Ann Townsend 68
Myr'a 127
Samuel 68
Sylvia 68
WARDALL.
Elizabeth. 148
I'rances (Melton) 148
Thomas 148
WARE.
Caroline 184
Eleazer 184
Henry, jr 195
Lucy (Breck) 184
Mary 53
Mary (Coolidge) 53
Samuel 53
W^ARLAND.
William [Sergt.] 4.5
WARNOCK.
John N 107
Mary (Margrave) 107
WARREN.
A ndrew 104
Helen Marr (Dowse) 104
Joseph [Gen.] 24
3Iaria Amanda 278
WARRINGTON.
Lewis 29H
Isaa
296
Isabel 239
Janet 274
Jennie Patrick ISJ
.John 208
Lillian J 208
Lucy Forbes 271
Susannah 01
WALLACE.
Abigail 264
C;harles.
WATERMAN.
.108
.lennie Lowell (Masterman).108
WAUGH.
Nancy 61
Susannah ( Walker i 61
William 61
WEACON.
Thad 17
W^EBB.
[Col.] 5.5
Joseph Baker 269
Marj- Josephine 2G9
Mary Louisa ( Bunce) 269
WEBSTER.
Aaron Tedd 225
Alvin 115
Arthur 224
Bessie Edith 223
Betsey Taft 114, 231
Caroline 62, 114
Charles 115, 136, 224
Clara (b. 18.51) 115, 224
Clara 115
Clifton Elmer 224
Daniel 11.5, 120, 224
Dorcas (2 ) 62
Edith 221
Edwin S 114, 222
Emeline (Masterman) 224
Emily Beede 114, 222
INDEX OF NAMES.
341
Eva Jane (Storev) 2"ii>
Flora May (Carson) '223
Forest Leslie 224
Franklin 115, 119, 223, 224
Gertrude 224
Hannah (b. 1805) 62
Hannah (b. ISIO) 02
Hannah (b. 1839) 114,223
Hannah Joy (Masterman) .G3. 114
Hannah (Masterman) (>2
Hannah Kebceca (Russell) .. .115
Hattie 115, 225
Hiram W 221
John (b. 1818) (jL'
John (b. 1827) 02, 74, 115
John (b. 1858) 115
Joseph Samuel 115
Julia Ann (Newman) 74, 1 15
Julia B 221
Levi (b. 1831) 1 14, 221
Levi (b. 1875) 224
Lista Ertha 225
Lucy (>2,132
Lnra (Masterman > 120, 224
Marion 277
3Iarv 02,114
Mary Ann (b. 1801). ..115, 119,225
Mary Ann 152
MaryE 221
Mary E. (Fairbanks) 221
Mary (Lombainl) 221
Minnie Bell (Fairbanks) 224
Ravmond 224
Rebecca (Ela) 1 13
Rebecca Ela. 04, 114,221
Samuel Bobbins 02, 03, 114
Sarah 02, 113
Stephen 02,113
Stephen Barker 62
Stephen Eland 223
WEEKS.
Sarah J.
197
WEIK.
Daniel 141
James 141
James, jr 141
John 141
Martha Eliza 141
Rosamund (McLauglilin) 141
William Charles 141
WEIK or AVYEK.
Catherine 23
Catherine (Dowse) 10, 23
Edward 23
Thomas 23
William (2) 23
WELCH.
Adrian (Chandler) 219
Angustus 100
Clara Emma (Masterman)... .106
Cora Idella 219
Elijah 105
Emma 105
George Augustus 106
Hannah (Merchant) 106
Isaac 219
Mary (Mousall ) 23
Thomas 23
WELD.
Artbur 256
Carl Leslie 256
Edgar 148
22*
Evelyn T. (De Coster) 256
Frank Marion 148
Fred 148, 2.50
George Ripley 148
John Itanson 148
Lincoln Ripley 148
Marv Ann (Newman) 148
May p;mma (b. 1852) 148
May Emma (b. 1880) 256
Patty (Gibbs) 148
Walter 148
Walter Jabez 2,50
WEI.LMAN.
Hannah 221 , 222
WELLS.
Amelia 212
Francis 1* 212
Maria 108
Wealthy A. (shafer) 212
WENDOVEK.
pnizabeth 29
WESTCOTT.
Amos 103
Clarissa (Babcock) 163
Edward Noyes 103
Harold 163
Jane (Do ws) 163
Philip Xojes 163
Violet 103
WETHERBEE.
Hannah 00
WHEELER.
Abbie M 100
Albert Anderson 222, 294
Alice Flora (Hall) 294
Betsey Taft (Webster) 221
Carrie L 248
Charlie Elbert 221
Edgar Vernon 293
Clifton Hiram 294
Cora Estelle (Masterman) 293
f:mma (South wick) 237
Ethel Blanche 293
Ezra 293
P^zra Howard 221 , 222
Fred Elmer 221
Hannah (Webster) 222
Hannah (Wellman) 221, 222
Helen Louisa (Morse) 278
Hiram Kingston 221, 222
James Thomas 278
Jane (Winship) 293
.John 237
Lester Arthur 294
Lizzie Eulemina 278
Lnla Miranda (Plummer) 221
Martha (Curtis) 248
Nellie Virginia 237
Rebecca Jane 293
Samuel Eaton 221 , 222
Sarah Amanda (Craig) 278
Viletta 227
William 278
William W... 248
WHEELOCK.
Annie 121
AVHIDDEN.
Sydna L 154
AVHITE.
Abijah Park 2,')2
Almira 284
Betsey (Lane) 72
Charles 72
Cvnthia lO.^
Elizabeth 297
Elizabeth (Goble) 297
Emma S 260
Esther (Holman) 2r)2
George 298
.John 297
.Josephine Malvina 2.52
Lvdia Whitney ICI
Marilla 247
Mary 298
Philander 260
Samuel 105
WHITFORD.
Ellen Maria 200
Emma Clara 200
George 200
Georsre D 200
George Walter 200
Sarah Annis (McLaughlin). . .200
.Sylvia (Stearns) 200
WHITING.
.Josiah [Col.] 44, .54
Moses [Capt.] 49
WHITMAKSH.
Ruth 153
WHITNEY.
Annette (Marsh) 206
Cordelia Newman (Swett) — 206
Dora E 200, 295
Eben H.,.ir 206
Eben Hutchinson 206
Elizabeth 245
Ella Jones 206, 287
Emma A 200
Emma .J 206
Frank M 260
Hannah 170
Hannah C. (Barnett) 260
Ina M 206
Irena ( Judkins) 206
Jacob Ames 206
Jemima 179
Lvdia 105
Martha 90, 180
Marv 1"5
Ilhoda Dale (Hutchinson) 206
Warren W 206
William 260
Willie S 200
WHITWELL.
William S 187
wi<;gin.
Charles 220
Charles, jr 220
Charles E 22(i
Elizabeth (Day) 220
Leberton 220
Martha Ann (Burpee) 220
WIGHT.
M 37
WIGHTMtAN.
Lncv 211
342
INDEX OF NAMES.
WIKOFF.
Alben J 291
AlbenJ., jr 291
Daisy E 291
Florence M 291
Harriet E 291
Mattie P. (Brown ) 291
Myrtle G 291
Nellie M 291
Rachel (Allen) 291
William 291
WILBOK.
Eliza L. (Stanton) 82
Jane Eliza 82
JohnB 82
WILCOX.
Almiri
.161
WILKINSON.
Elizabeth •'i8
Elizabeth (Dowse) 37
Hannah 38
Mary 38
Robert 37
Robert, jr 38
WILLAKD.
Sarah Ripley (Fiske) 196
WILLIAMS.
Abba Robbins 97
Abba Salina (Dowse) 103
Ann 14.5
Anna Dowse 9"
Azubah 270
(Jaleb W Ill
Charles French 103, 202
Edward B -M
Eliza A 272
Elizabeth (Hatfield) 288
Ellen M 193
Ethel 288
Frances L 279
Frank Marshall 103
Hannah M. (Pratt) 103
Harry 288
Herman 288
•lames Adam 288
.Tessie Isabel (Stiekney) 202
.John 97
.John (b. 1841) 193
John,.ir 97
.John Sumner ')0, 97, 193
-John Sumner 193
Jonathan 24
Jonathan 298
Joseph Sewall 97
Julia Etta (Durling) 103
Maggie Irena (Higgins) 288
Martha H. (Gordon) Ill
Mary Ann Ill
MarV Sumner 97, 193
Miranda 192
Nancy (Dowse) 97
Randolph Herbert 202
Seth 103
Seth Herbert 103
Seth Herbert Walker 103
Stedman 193
Thomas, jr 31
WILLIBY.
Ellen 2.J0
WILLOUGBY.
Eucinda 2.58
WILSON.
Abigail (Newman) 49
Albion Davie 236
Catherine (Stearns) 65
Charlotte 166
Clara M. (T wiehell) 236
D.avid - 166
Frank Albion 236
Frederick Henry 147
Jesse Davie 236
John 65
John 147
.Tosiah 49
Lunette Evelyn (Potter) 236
Mary Ann (Smith) 147
Nancy Elizabeth (Jones) 147
Polly (Newman) 49
Rhoda 43
Richard Luther 236
Robert Potter 236
Sarah 25
Thomas 49
WINCH.
Joseph [Capt.] 32
WING.
Abner Toothaker 218
Benjamin Blethen 218
Benjamin Raymond 218
Carrie Eliza 217
Cordelia (Smith) 217
Fannie (Masterman) 218
Hannah pjlizabeth 218
Jjcttie Malenda 218
Lucinda (Masterman) 217
Malenda (Toothaker) .218
;Moses 217
Nathan I>avis 217
Silas Maxim 218
WINKLEK.
Archibald 161
Louise 161
WINSHIP.
Jane 293
WINTER.
Margaret 151
George Clarkson 12(»
Hattie Ella 120
Ida Frances (Hebard) 120
John 177
John [Capt.] 47, 48
John, jr 177
Joseph 229
Lillia Helena 120,232
Rebecca (Gager) 120
Rebecca (Keyes) 120
Samuel Orestus 229
Silas 120
Sylvia A. (Learnard) 229
Thomas 29
Walter Joseph 229
Robert C.
WINTHROP.
Lydia .
WISWALL.
WOODCOCK.
William.
.35
WITHAM.
Abigail ( Stevens i 59, 60
Adah Stevens 59
James Bartlett .59, 60
Lucinda Fuller 60
WOOI>.
Betsey Rebecca 120, 232
Clara 240
Clara A. (Hosiei 177
Daniel Simon 120
David 26
Emma (Johnston) 177
Fannie Rebecca (Greenwood),
229
WOODS.
Eliza A -.59
Elizabeth (Smith ) 135
James Carroll 135
.JohnE 59
Lucy 200
Nancy 59
WOODWARD.
Bianca 214
WOOLFORD.
Emily 245
WORCESTER.
Horatio 85
Margaret Esther 85
WORSTER.
Mary 79
WORTH.
Experience (Harthorn) 82
Seth Swain 82
Susan Hubbell 82
W^RIGHT.
Alice (Dowse) 22
Alonzo 219
Beriah 262
Burden 219
FrankL 262
Herbert E 262
Hiram Young 219
Isabella 250
John 22
John [Capt.] 51
Josiah 219
LennaE. (Dowse) 262
Linda 51
Martha Ann (iMasterman) 219
Marv 22
Mary Jaue (Young) 219
Mary J. (Marron) 262
Maud Albertine 219
Olinda 219
Orrill 52
Robert 22
Robert, jr 22
William 22
WRITSON.
Mil
.-242
WYBERT.
Bertha Alida 250
Charles Henry 250
Henrv Isaac 250
Isabella (Wright) 2.50
INDEX OF NAMES.
343
Maria Isabella 250
Martha Jane (Rand) 250
William Herbert 250
William Thomas 250
WYMAN.
Anna Rebecca 153
Carrie M. (Avery) 153
Charles 153
Charles Atherton Stevens 257
Charles William 153
Charles William, jr 153, 257
Esther Coit 153, 257
Hannah Dowse (Robinson). . 153
.Jeremiah 17s
.Joseph Robinson 1.53
Maria Klisabeth 178
Maria ( M iirphy) 178
Nancy (Stevens) 257
Sarah (Clark) 1.53
YALE.
Elmira 1157
YANA.
A snac 2(il
Elizabeth 2(Jl
John 2()1
YEATON.
Ann (.Jenkins)
Ward S
.208
.208
YETTEN
Christiana
Cyrene (Holhmd)
James
.Josejih
Mvrtilla H
Polly (Holland)..
.143
.143
.143
.147
.147
.147
YOUNG.
Angnstus Coburn 251
Fanny 131
Graoie May 251
Louise E 106
Martha Ann (Harrington) 251
Mary Jane 219
Nellie (Rand ) 251
William Henry 251
YOUNGMAN.
Beulah (Streight) 102
Franklin Lee 202
George Churchill 102, 202
John 102
Julia H. (Kilbourn) 202
Samuel A 202
Samuel Joseph 102
Samuel Payne 102
Sarah Jane (Dowse) 102
Sarah Lavina 202
ZEICH.
Mary . .298
ZIM3IE11MAN.
Abina (Storer) 131
Eva Rosena ( Monvets) 238
Frederic 238
Rosa 238
INDEX OF PLACES
[The Numbers Refer to Pages.]
CALirOKNIA.
Alameda 26o
Forestville 160
Fort Point 253
Green Valley IGl, 265, 266
Los Angeles 178
Menlo Park 265
Petaluina 75
Sacramento 89, 175
San Francisco 80, 81, 83, 160,
161, 166, 167, 265, 266.
San Jose 90, 188
Santa Ana 211, 266
Santa Cruz 133
Santa Rosa 266
Sebastopol 80, 161
Soquel 247
Warm Springs 166
COLORADO.
Denver 130, 186
CONNECTICUT.
Ashford 59, 102
Birmingham 273
Branford 97
Enfield 135, 156, 244
Glastonbury 135
Hartford.. 59, 135, 161, 177, 244, 267
Meriden (West) 172
Middletown 267
Miltord 178
New Canaan 159
New Haven 51, 173, 245, 270
New London 25
Norwich 81,210
Thompson ville 72
Tolland 59
Wallingford 16S
Windsor 135
Woodstock 271
DAKOTA.
Aberdeen 213
Alexandria 254, 255
Alpena 212, 213, 290, 291
Amenia 116, 136, 213, 224, 225,
236, 247.
Arthur 130, 224, 236
Broad hiwn 1.50, 257
Casselton 131,22.5,236, 237
Clifford 63, 114, 115, L50, 1.52,
224, 257.
Deadwood 173
Durbin 231
Erie 265
Fargo 231, 236
Gettysburg 108
Groton 247
Hope 71,130
Kimball 254, 255
Leola 2.55
Minnesela 261
Pickert 291
Rapid City 173
Sioux Falls 2.54
Wessington Springs 290
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Washington dS, 131, 173, 177,
178, 193.
FLORIDA.
Beauclerc 145
Interlaclien 69
Jacksonville 94
San Mateo 47,68
GEORGIA.
Brigham's Landing 185
Ellijay 278
ILLINOIS.
Aurora 214
Blairsville 248, 250
Braceville 211
Buffalo I(i8
Chicago 72, 79,109,11.5,117, 121,
133, 134, 1.58, 167, 187, 210, 211,
225, 229, 237, 242, 284, 288, 289.
Clayton 212
Coleta 213
Felix 211, 289, 290
Geneseo 213
Geneva 292
Homer 212, 288, 290
Jacksonville Ill
Joliet 211, 290
La Salle 108-110, 211, 212,288
Lee Centre. . .211, 213, 289, 292, 293
Marseilles 289
McClellan..48, 74, 140, 141, 248-2.50
Mel vin 290
Mendota 107, 108, 210-214, 236,
289, 292.
Meriden 210
Morris 211, 229, 289, 290
Mounds 212
Mozoon 289
Mt. Pleasant 107
Mt. Vernon 113, 140, 249, 2.50
Nettle Creek 211
Oneco 131
Ottawa 213, 214
Peoria 113
Peru 1 08, 288
Prophetstown 76
Quincy 123
Rich view 249
Rockville Iii7
Saratoga 289
Shaw 213, 292
Spring Valley 108
Sterling 229
Streator 108
Trenton 161, 266
Troy Grove 61, 63, 107, 108, 110,
113, 115, 210, 212-214, 216, 220,
288, 291-293.
Wall Town 290
Waltham 213, 292
Waterloo 269
Waupousee 289, 290
INDIANA.
Bono 290
Dayton 108
Indianapolis 123
La Fayette 62, 113
South Bend.^ 288
Terre Haute 108
Williamsburg lOS
INDIAN TERRITORY.
Paul's Valley 177
IOWA.
Cedar Rapids, 190,191,214, 283,284
De Witt 61, 105,214
Dows 191
Dubuque 107
Fai-rnington 283
Fontanel le 288
Grinnell 279, 280
Hamburg 116
Jackson 288
Mason City 242
Moingona 190
Mt. Vernon 191
Noble Station 191
Shetfleld 242
St. Julien 191
Swaledale 242
What Cheer 108, 212
KANSAS.
Alton 132, 240
Arkansas City 134, 142, 144,
242-244, 246.
Bloomington 71, 132, 240
Ca rl vl e 288
Cherokee 67, 123
Clay Centre 210
Concordia 134
Emporia 246
Garnett 288
Idana 72
Leavenworth 212
Logan 212
Sherwood 212
KENTUCKY.
London 266
Louisville 109, 161
LOUISIANA.
Baton Rouge 290
Bavou Sara 177
Car ronton 99, 118
INDEX OF PLACES.
345
Centreville 298
Jeanerette -ilS
Lake Charles 1""
New Orleans.. "8, 79, 107, l'2i>, \r>t),
177, K)0, 198.
Port Hudson i>7
MAINE.
Albany 150, 25(;
Andover, 40. 42, 47.71, 117, 221, •.'■2J
Auburn. .142, 221, 238, 240, 252, 2!)4
Augusta. . . .64, 72, 104, 107, 110, 134,
139, 208, 209, 243, 253, 262. 263.
Avon.... 107, 110, 119, 134, 132,209,
216, 223, 227, 239.
Bangor 217, 236, 253
Baring 109, 214
Bath 76, 151, 2.30
Belgrade 216
Berlin. See Phillips.
Berry's Mills 13!i, 144
Bethel 236
Bingham 102
Bowdoin 130, 24S
Bowdoinhaui 24S
Brooks 230
Brunswick, 76, 106, 132, 214, 235, 252
Buckfleld 76, 149, 150, 2.36, 256
Bvron 42, 74, 106, 143, 144, 215
Canton. . . .76, 109, 120, 137, 143, 144,
146-1,50, 215, 253, 254, 2.56.
Canton Point 2.52
Caribou 216
Carthage ... .48, 70-72, 74, 106, 115,
120, 129, 130, 142, 144, 146, 151,
206, 231, 232, 235, 239, 294.
Casco 260
Chesterville 64, 151, 235
Clinton 226
Corinth 73
Cornish 240
Cornville 73
Dexter 169, 225, 269
Di.xlield 48, 49, 63, 75, 76, 105,
129, 138, 143, 146-149, 203, 206,
235, 238, 2.52-254, 256, 294.
Durham 175
Exeter 123
Falmouth 74
Farmington 64,76, 107,117,120,
143, 146, 148, 178, 206, 208, 222,
224, 227, 229, 230, 235, 2,36, 295.
Farmington (West), 106, 206, 207
Fort Fairtleld 229
Freeman 119, 216
Freeport 106, 129
Friendship 103
Gardiner 122, 140, 184, 2(i9
Gardiner (West) 121
Gorhani 253
Gray 2.52. 253
Greenville 115, 225, 226
Hallowell... .111, 129, 130, 224, 236
Hancock 209
Harrison 74
Hiirtford 76, 1.52
Hodgdon 1.59
liidiistrv 216
Jay 75, 130, 146-149, 151, 152, 235,
2.53, 254,257, 276.
Jay (North) 1.50
Kent's Hill. . . .64, 110, 143, 216, 226
Kineo 226
Kingfleld Ill, 206, 216, 227
Kingsbury 225, 226
Lee '. 214
Leeds 110
Leeds Junction 254
Levant ( West> 139
Lewiston 74, 76, HI. 1.34, 142,
143, 148, 149, 229, 252, 294.
Lincol n 236
Linneus 264
Lisbon Falls 222
Litchtield 70, 140, 2.36, 248
Livermore 76, 120, 146, 148, 239
Li vennore Falls 149
Madison 73, 287
Madrid 46, 47, 207, 217, 223, 239
May field 73
Mercer 216
Mexico. . .106, 131, 132, 149, 238, 256
Minot 116
Monmouth 222, 294
Monroe 230
Moosehead l-ake 115, 225, 226
Newport 89, 177
New Portland 208
Now Sharon 1,53
New Vincj'ard 101, 219, 2,53
Nori'idgewock 73
Northport (East) 60
Norway 142, 143
Old Town 275
Palmyra 228
Parkman 116
Perkins' Pl.antation 219
Peru 149
Phillips [formerly Berlin]... 48,
62-64, 105, 111, 114-117, 137, 139,
1,50-1,52, 20.5-208, 210, 215-219,
221-224, 226-228, 239, 293, 294.
Pittsfleld 230
Plantation No. Five 42
Plantation No. Six 76, 1,50-152
Poland 240
Portland 62, 129, 130, 206, 221,
236, 2.52.
Kangeley 72, 137, 146, 245, 293
Raymond 221
Readfield, 105, 107, 110, 118, 206, 216
Richmond 103, 135, 140, 248
Rockland 149
Rome 226, 235
Roxbury 238
Kumford 76, 130, 238
Sand Bar 225, 226
Sanford 157
Sangerville..ll5, 116, 225,226,269
Searsport 230, 276, 283
Skowhegan Ill, 112, 218-220
Smithtield .59, 60, l.il
Solon 216, 231
Sta.idish 221,222
Stetson 229
stoiieham 76, 1.52
Strong Ill
Sumner 2.52
Temple 105, 131 , 132, 1.50, 2.56
Thomaston 2;55, 236
Topsham 114, 2.36
Turner 71, 130, 142,143
Unity 130
Vassalboro' 75, 146
Vassalboro' (Norths 104, 170
Vinal Haven 215
Waldoboro' 275
Wales 106
Warren 128
Watcrford 147
Waterville 73, 102, 103, 142,202
Wayne 216
Wayne (North ) 216
Webb 136
Webster 76
Weld .... 31 , 40-43, 46-49, 60-65, 71-
76, 104-115, 117-121 , 129-145, 150-
1.52, 203-213, 21.5-223, 225, 226,
229-2.32, 235-240. 242-247, 250,
256, 287, 293, 294.
Westbrook 143, 218
Whitney ville 214
Wilton.. 63, 64, 71, 76, 105, 117-120,
129, 130, 136, 142, 144, 148, 149,
151, l.')2, 2118, 221, 227, 220-231,
235, 236, 257, 294.
Wilton (East) . . . .142-144, 215, 235,
236, 2.57, 295.
Winslow 40, .59, 60, 102-104
Winthrop 76
Woodford's 221
Yarmouth 221
York 136, 137
MARYLAND.
Annapolis 285
Baltimore 269
Carrollton 145
Westminster 145
MASSACHUSETTS.
Abington 1.58, 276
Abington (East) 276
Abington (North) 276
Allston (dist. of Boston) 147
Amesbury 93, 258
Amherst loi
Andover 33, 97, 124, 173
Andover (North) 272
Arlington 127
Ashbiirnham 68, 123, 127, 145
Ashland 170, 279
Attleboro' .55, 60, 277
Bald wins ville 176
Bedford 198, 264
Belmont.. ..91, 97, 186,187,196, 197,
282, 286.
Berlin 282
Billerica. . . .7, 20, 22, 30-.33, 35, 39,
40, 43, 4,5-48, .50-.52, 56-68, 73, 78,
79, 98, 122-124, 200, 234.
Blackstone 273
Bolton 47, 48
Boston (see also the districts), 1,
4-6, 8, 9, 17, 18, 22-27, 34, 38, 40,
41, 44, 47, 49, .50, 53, 54, .56-60,
62, 64-66, 68, 70, 74 77-80, 85, 86,
89, 92, 97, 98, 101-104, 106, 111,
113, 118, 119, 123, 124, 127-130,
1.34-136, 140, 144, 147, 149, 150,
1.53, 156-1.59, 168-170, 173-177,
179, 184, 185, 187, 189, 193-197,
202, 203, 205, 207, 216, 220, 231,
235, 238, 24.!, 21s, 251, 252, 2.54,
2.57, 262, 264, 265, 268, 269, 273-
276, 280-283, 285, 280, 294, 296-
299.
Boylston (West) 66, 120-122,
144, 1,50, 151, 232, 233, 2.50, 251.
Bradford 101, 2a3
Brai n t ree 153
Bruintrce (East) 281,282
Brai nt ICC (South) 272
Bridgcwater (East) ,50, 79
Brighton (dist. of Boston) r)3,
85, 92, 168, 169, 268.
Brimfi(dd 17]
Brockton 1.58
Brookfield 171, 270
I Brookfield (North) 145, 2,5]
346
INDEX OF PLACES.
MASSACHUSETTS (cont'd).
Brookline 86, 130, 169, 285
Cambridge 2, 36,39, 49, 50, 56,
58,62, 77, 91, 92, 113, 135, 153, 158,
186, 220, 222, 235, 243, 257, 282.
Cambriflge (East) 153,257
Cambridgeport 36, 37, 50, 77,
91, 148, 153, 159, 185, 186, 216,
220, 243.
Carlisle 56, 57, 98, 198, 287
Cliarlestown ((list, of Boston), 1,
4-11, 17-26, 28-30, .33-38, 41, 50,
5,3-56, 67, 97, 105, 130, 131, 159,
176, 205, 236, 237, 243, 276, 285.
Charlton... .55, 91, 170,171, 270-272
Chatham 129
Chelmsford. . .20, 31, 32, 40, 44, 122
Chelmsford (East) ..47, 65, 66, 122
Chelmsford (North) .57
Chelsea. . . .33, 35, 129. 158, 159, 176,
196, 197, 276, 286, 287.
Clinton 147, 168
Cohasset 86, 168
Concord.... 5, 17, 23, 25,26,57,89,
159, 196-198, 255, 264, 286.
Dan vers 119
Dedham 26, 27
Dorchester (dist. of Boston), .5-7,
31, 38, 49, 50, 1.54, 175, 187, 220,
283.
Dover 174
Dracut 44
Dunstable 80
Easton 1.58
Everett 135, 1,59, 251, 265, 272
Fitchburg 92
Foxboro' 173, 177
Framingham....32, .54, 89, 92 105,
174, 176-178, 196, 197, 205, 277,
278, 286.
Framingham (South) 68, 127,
273, 299.
•Franklin 89, 90, 171, 176-178,
277, 278.
Gardner 279
Gloucester 50, 72, 80
Grafton 65
Grantville 51 , 274
Greenfield 80
Groton 24, 101, 119, 174, 273
Hadlev (South) 173
Haverhill, 101, 150, 158, 243, 244, 2.56
Higlilanil Lake 177
Hingham .57
Uolden 66, 251
Holliston .32, 36, .53, 170, 191,
192, 277.
Holyoke 102
Hopkinton 2.32, 251
Hubbardston 121
Hudson 150, 2.56
Hyde Park 60, 86, 104, 169
Ip'swich 20
Kingston 128
Lawrence 230, 2(53
Leicester 180, 183, 281
Lenox 25
Leominster 18o
Leominster (North) 145
Lexington 39, 47, 48, 13.5, 159
Littleton 119, 173, 174,273
Lowell 40, 46,47, 58, 59, 66-70,
72, 101, 111, 122, 124, 125, 127-
129, 155, 177, 180, 215, 243, 261,
262, 281.
Lunenburg 64, 73, 85, 145
Lynn.....56, 60, 93, 97, 103, 104,119,
1.58, 175, 179, 194, 196, 202, 203.
Maiden 1, 92, 1.50,265,281
Marblehead 97, 193
Marlboro' 2.56
Marshlield 123
Medfield 276
Medford 4, 19,34,35,38. 79
Medford (West) 124
Med way 170, 177, 180, 277
Med way (West) 88
Melrose 243
Merrimac 67
Middleboro' 277
Milford 2.56, 274, 277
Mon son 87
Mystic 47, 54
Natick 36, .53-,56, 87-90. 94, 96,
118, 17.3-180, 183, 184, 191, 192,
2.56, 272-274, 278, 279, 284.
Needham...54, 87, 172-174, 184, 272
Newton 66, 86, 89, 90, 91, 168,
173, 175, 196, 282, 286.
Newton (West) 279. 280
Newtonville 66, 123
Northampton I(i2
Northbridge 171, 270
Orange 2,33, 234
Orle
.264
Oxford 24,53, 87, 171
Palmer 177
Peabody 202, 2.53
Pembroke 296
PetershaTn .32
Phillipston 72
Pittsfleld 87, 171, 180,271, 272
Plymouth 97, 282
Princeton 151
Quincy 282
Randolph 276
Reading ,57, .58, 273
Readville 284
Rehoboth 86. 121
Revere 202
Rockland Ill
Roslindale (dist. of Boston).. 273
Rowley 6, 20
Roxbury (dist. of Boston) . . .5, 7,
20, 31, 32, .36, 47, 49, ,50, 77, 78,
91, 92, 97, 131, 174, 187, 193, 265,
282, 283.
Rutlan d 1 85
Salem 6, 7, 17, 23, 24, 122, 128,
1.39, 148, 192, 277, 299.
Saxon ville 176
Sherborn . . .29, 32, 3.5-:37, 53-.56, 85,
87, 88, 90-94, 169, 170, 174, 180-
185, 188, 189, 269, 279-284, 297.
Shirley 168, 268
Shrewsbury 121, 202, 232, 233
Somerville 79, 101, 104, 105, 1,57,
221.243,2.52,264.
Southboro' 173
Southbridge 89, 120, 270, 271
South wick 244
Spencer. . .91, 120, 171, 232, 250, 270
Springfield .55, 270
Sterling 133
stockbridge 271
Stoneham 57, 79, 274
Stoughton 150, 1.58
Sturbridge 120, 170, 270
Sudbury 122, 297
Sutton 2.56
Taunton 279
Templeton 176
Tewksbury 20, 39, 40, 45, 60
Wakefield 79, 202, 203
Waltham .54, 65, 88-90, 122, 175,
176, 179, 274-276, 278.
Warren 75
Watertown 55, 91, 93, 139, 175,
185-188, 282.
Wayland 196, 215, 273
Weilesley..87, 88, 172, 174, 175,269,
272-274.
Wellesley Hills 88
Wellfleet 220
Westboro' 93, 270
Westfield 89
Westford 65,69,273
Weston 87, 88, 97, 174, 191, 194,
196, 278, 286.
Weymouth 90, 185, 281
Wfvmouth (East) 268
Wliitinsville 40, .59, 102
Whitman 158
Wilbraliam 110, 173
Winchester 274
Woburn 47, 48, 58
Worcester. . .64, 65, 75, 79, 89, 120-
122, 144, 145, 1.59, 171, 176, 188,
232, 233, 250-252, 286.
Wrentham 88, 158, 180,277
MICHIGAN.
Albion 289
Ann Arbor 285
Cato 60, 102, 202
Cheboygan 03, 115, 226
Detroit 102, 115, 1.56, 225, 229
Grand Rapids 123
Greenville 102
.lackson 49, 77
Kalamazoo 122
Lakevic w 102, 201
Lexington 288
Marquette 190
Oxford 102
Ypsilanti 115
MINNESOTA.
Alma City 240
Anoka 242
Argvlc 238, 295
Beauford 240, 241
Ceresco 242
Duluth 171, 172
Faribault 131, 191
Gates 241
Good Thunder 133, 241, 242
Grant. ... 116, 119, 222, 224, 225, 227,
228. 238, 239.
Granite Falls 2.39, 246
Hastings 108, 237
Hugo 228
Lyra 240
Mankato 173, 240, 241
Minneapolis. . .61, 73, 109, 115, 132,
206, 242, 265.
Minnesota Falls.. 136, 239, 245,246
Mission Creek Ill
Monticello 241
Northfiold 228, 237
Oakdale 224, 231
Oneka 139, 227
Owatonna 295
Pine City Ill, 150
Rapidan 240
River Point 71, 131,238,295
Sauk Centre. ., 291
St. Paul. . .117, 133, 227-229, 231, 293
St. Peter 245
Stillwater. . ..48, 64, 73, 76, 108, 109,
114-117, 119, 120, 1.37-139, 1.50,
INDEX OF PLACES.
347
152, 205, 214, 215, 217, 224, 225,
227, 228, 231, 232, 236, 2:i9, 247,
291, 293.
Tyrol 291
Wadena 24:
Warren 295
Warsaw 238, 295
Wells : 2.38
Woodbury 117, 228, 239
MISSISSIPPI.
Kosciusco 132
Vicksburg 2()9
MISSOUKI.
Cape Girardeau 220
Cassville 135
Elk Springs 108
Kxcelsior Springs 288
Harrisonville 211, 288
Kansas City 2.54
Laclede..." 107, 108
Liverniorc 108
Palmyra 123
Spring Creek 140
Springfield 135, 220, 245
St. Louis 209, 292
Wheatland 289
MONTANA TJEKKITORY.
Butte City 108
NEBRASKA.
Auburn (North) 2.52
Belle vue 213
Douglass Grove 280
Exeter 290
Fairburv 209
Fairview 213, 290
Florence 213
Fremont 188
Grand Lsland 280
Kearney 113, 148,280
Omaha 291
Papillion 290
Sutton 290
Wilber 292
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Alton 259
Amherst.... 40, ,57-.59, 100, 101, 1.54,
199,201.
Bath 78, 154, 1.55, 2G0
Bedford 39, 40, ,56-59, 98-100,
198-201, 287.
Benton (North) 2.58, 295
Boscawen 62, 113
Bradford (East) 58, 2,59
Bristol 1.59
Canterbui-j' 259
Claremont 209
Colebrook 156
Columbia... ,50, 78, 79, 1,5,5-1,57, 260,
261,263.
Columbia (South), 15.5-1,57,260,261
Concord 2,59, 272
Coos 261
Deering.. 41-43, 47-49, 60-64, 70-77,
113, 146.
Dover . 294
Dublin 63
Dunbarton 199
Easton 295
Ellsworth 2,59
Ex(^ter 244
Gilford 1,54, 2,59
Goffstown 107, 113, 118
Goshen 177
( a-antham 130
Hampstead Ill
Hanover 64, 1,59
Haverhill (North) . . .154, 1,55, 258,
259, 295,
Hillsboro' 2.34
Holderness 75
Hollis 32
Hopkinton (53, 64, 71,72
Hudson .59
.Jaffrey (East) 246
Keene 91
Laconia 1,54, 258
Lake Village 1.54, 2,58,2,59
Landaff 1,54, 2,58, 295
Lebanon 1,57, 263, 264
Lempster 176
Lisbon 247. 295
Littleton 133, 281
Littleton (North) 248
layman 78
Lyme 160
Manchester 100, 199-201, 287
Meredith 1,54, 159
lMerrimac,....50, 65, 98-l('0, 200,201
Milford 101, 198, 199, 287
Moultonboro' 199
Mt. Vernon 119
Nashua 39, .57, 100, 128, 200, 201
Nelson 75
Ne wington 243
New Jilarket (South) 244
Orford 79, 1,58
Peterboro' 174, 273
Plainfleld 157, 263,264
Reed's Ferry 100, 199-201
Riclimontl 145
Kindge 48
Hochester 295
Salem 65, 111
Sandwich 92
Shelburne 219
Stewartstown 78
Stratford 1,56, 1,57, 263
Thornton 110, 1,54, 258
Troy 234
Washington 48
Whitefield 73, 139, 247,248
Winchester 145
Wolf boro' 261
Woodstock... 1,54, 1,55, 2,58, 2.59, 262
NEW JERSEY.
Belleville 176
Burlington 161-163, 267
Glassboi'o' 1,59
Jersey City. .52, 81, 82, 84, 104, 163,
166.
Mount Holly 267
Newark 277. 289
New Brunswick 163
Point Pleasant 162
Ri vei'ton 267
Trenton 298
Vineland 1.59, 162
NEW YORK.
Albany.... 45, 49, 81, 82, 84. 85, 121,
161, 165, 166, 167, 169,269.
Amenia 136
Auburn 161, 162
Ballston (Centre) 80
Bethlehem 233
Binghamton 118
Brooklyn 64, 82. 84, 87, 98, 156,
164, 166, 198, 227.
Buffalo. . .79, 81, 82, 84, 1,57, 161, 194
Burnt Hills ,33, ,52
Catskill 51
Cazenovia ,52, 83, 84, 165, 166
Charlton, .33, 51-53, 80-85, 160, 161,
164, 266.
Chester (East) 94
Claverack 39, 45
Cleveland 162
Clifton Park 93, 189, 190, 283
Cooperstown 161, 291, 298
Dansville 1.53
Deboth 49
Ea.ston 82
Ellisburg 174
Esopus 45
Fairfield 160
Florence 108
Fulton 172
Geneva 161 , 165
Glenvillc ,53, 80
Goshen 164, 165
Greenbush . .43, 64, 120-122, 232, 233
Greenbush (East) 2.33
Harpersville 81
Hobart 81
Humphrey (Centre) 237
lrvington...81, 82, 85, 163, 168, 268
Jamaica 84
Jordan 162
King's Ferry 45
Lima 146
Lyons 84, 161
Madrid 78, 156
Masscna 156
Middletown 164, 165
Mt)rrisania 82
Moi ristown 156
Newbury 232
New Hartford 82
New York City.. 47, 56, 59, 60, 74,
81, 82, 84-86, 93, 94, 96-98, 104,
123, 131, 142, 147, 1.58, 160, 161,
163-169, 172, 180, 189-191, 194,
197, 215, 251, 265, 267, 268, 283,
284.
Niverville 2.32
Norfolk 1.56
Nyack 277
Oswego 93
Ovid 211
Peekskill 197, 243
Pleasaivt Valley 232
Poinpey .52
Poughkeepsie 134, 136
Preble 163
Saratoga 45
Sauquoit 82
Schaghticoke 190
Schenectady 81
Sterling 234
Stil 1 water 44, 45
Syracuse 161-163, 267
Tarry town 45
Trenton 172
Troy 56, 93, 1-3, 189, 190
Utica, .52, 82, 84, 160, 162-164, 166, 167
Waterford 190
Watertown 161, 162
Waterville 83
Watervliet 190
Webster 268
Westbury 2,34
West Point 45, ,51
White Plains 45
Yonkors 268
NORTH CAROLINA,
New Berne 185
348
INDEX OF PLACES.
. OHIO.
Antioch 285
Cincinnati... 104, 147, 148, 254, 298
Chillicothe 179
Cleveland 146, 147, 234
Gallon 31,4», 7-', 105
Greenfield 109
Mabee's 290
Martin's Ferry 298
Miamisburgh 214
Springfield 109
Warren 290
Williams Centre 136, 244
PENNSYLVANIA.
Allegheny 193, 284
Austin 118
Bethany 165
Bristol 164
Chambersburg 278
Chester (West) 209
Hamlin 295
Hazelton . . .• 165
Hyde Park 1 99
Kingston 165
Mansfield 212
Parkersville 209
Philadelphia. .53, 60, 142, 174, 191,
201, 209, 266, 267.
Phoenixville 101
Pittsburgh 193, 284, 285
Pittston 243
Plymouth 145
Pottsville 292
Rose's Valley 5'2
Tioga 102
Turtle Point 118
Westtovvn 209
Wilkes Barre 145, Vif), 243
Wyoming 83, 165
RHODE ISLAND.
Carolina 278
Greenwich 44
Lincoln 231
Newport 51. .54, 60
Pawtucket 121 , 231
Providence.... 44, .54,59, 102,111,
217, 230.
Uxbridge 73, 137
Warwick 44
Woonsocket 278
TENNESSEE.
Billingsly 177, 278
Knoxville 143
Memphis 220
Nashville 268
Pikeville 177
Slade Creek 278
TEXAS.
Gainesville 177
Galveston 214, 298
Gonzales 177
Mineola 99
San Antonio 214
VERMONT.
Alburgh Springs 263
Barnet 79, 156, 263
Barre 79, 247
Bennington 44
Bradford 264
Braintree 264
Bridge water 145
Canaan 263
Chester 158
Concord (West) 1.55, 262
Danville (North) 1.55
Derby 79, 157
Greensboro' 272
Kirby 260
Lemington 1.56
Lunenburg 262
Middlesex 157
Monkton 237
Moretown 1.57
Newbury 1.54, 1.55, 158, 262
Newbury (Centre) 259
Newbury (South) 2.59
Newbury (West) 260
Norwich 78, 1.55, 160
Pawlet 44
Peacham 1 56 , 263
Randolph 67
Rutland 121
St. Albans 233
St. Johnsbury 1.55, 262
Thetford. .32, 33, 50, 78, 80, 155-160,
264, 265.
Thetford (North) .50, 1.59, 264
Tunbridge 66, 109
Tunbridge (North) 260
Wallingford 241
Wethersfleld 145
VIRGINIA.
Deep Bottom 199
Hampton 136
No r f o 1 k 79
WASHINGTON (State).
Ellensburg 138
Tacoma 267
Walla Walla 138
WEST VIRGINIA.
Milton 108
WISCONSIN.
Appleton 134, 242
Chetek 288
Columbus 131, 133, 237, 241
Cooksville 148, 254, 2.55
Cross Plains 245
Danville 237
Evansville 2.54, 2.55
Green Bay 93
Hudson 224, 228
Janesville 2.54
La Crosse 117
Lamont 254
Low ville 133
Madison 133, 242
Maiden Rock 291
Menominee 126
Milwaukee 121
Neillsville 60
Nicollet 03
Otsego 134
Phitteville 107, 108
Portland 133, 134, 237, 241, 242
Prescott 108
Rutland 2.55
Spring Dale 242
Sun Prairie 133
Superior 172
LTnion 148, 255
Windsor 133
WYOMING TERRITORY.
Cheyenne 98, 198
NEW BRUNSWICK.
Nashwaak 214
Sackville 287
St. John 132, 240
NOVA SCOTIA.
Annapolis 272
French River 277
Halifax 79, 157
Louisberg 28
Sydney 131
ONTARIO.
Chippawa 55
Cobourg 229
Dungannon 2.57
Glenroy 265
London 102
Peterboro' 229
Plattsville 202
QUEBEC.
Lake Lemiscouala 225
Montreal 180
Sa wyerville 295
Shipton 260
St. Andrews 1.56
MEXICO.
Pueblo 74, 140
San Juan 140
- W^EST INDIES.
Cuba 285
Jamaica 20
Martinique 30
SOUTH AMERICA.
Georgetown (British Guiana) .94
Surinam (Dutch Guiaua) 8
ENGLAND.
Bradford (Co. Yorks.) 6
Broughton (Co. Hants) 1
Burnley (Co. Lan.) 265
Dover (Co. Kent) 21
London (Co. Mid.) 48,70,250
Lowe (Co. Cam.) 213
Manchester (Co. Yorks.) 79
Stantonbury (Co. Bucks.) 25
Sutton (Co. Mid ) 70
Trowbridge (Co. Wilts.) 121
Tweedmouth (Co. Northum-
ber.) 191
WALES.
Blyna 145
Carmarthen 25
SCOTLAND.
Glasgow 281
Paisley 177
IRELAND.
Dublin 233, 237
Londonderry 117, 119, 164
FRANCE.
Paris 187
GERMANY.
Botmer 190
SPAIN.
Banamislii, Old Inepio 273
Bilboa 41
ITALY.
Rome 104
AFRICA.
Cape Town 86
INDIA.
Bombay 34
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